Home Run Baker

Baseball player and manager, World Series champ

Home Run Baker - Baseball player and manager, World Series champ
Born

March 13th, 1886
139 years ago

Died

1963
62 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played as a third baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Philadelphia Athletics and the New York Yankees. Career spanned from 1908 to 1919, with significant success during the dead-ball era. Achieved recognition for leading the American League in home runs during the 1911 and 1912 seasons. After retiring as a player, transitioned to a managerial role, overseeing teams in various minor leagues and the Major League.

Won the World Series in 1910, 1911, and 1913

Led the American League in home runs in 1911 and 1912

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