Heinie Manush
Baseball player and manager, Hall of Famer
A professional baseball player and manager, contributed significantly to Major League Baseball from the 1920s to the 1940s. Played primarily as an outfielder for teams such as the Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, and Boston Braves. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964. Managed minor league teams following a successful playing career.
Achieved a batting average of .330 over 17 seasons
Won the 1924 American League batting title
Played in the 1925 World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates
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