Jack Hannahan
Baseball player; played for the Indians
Debuted in Major League Baseball in 2006. Played primarily as a third baseman and utility player for multiple teams including the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Indians. Achieved a career-high batting average of .250 in 2011 while with the Indians. Contributed to the teams with defensive versatility and played in over 600 games throughout his MLB career.
Debuted in MLB in 2006
Achieved a .250 batting average in 2011 with the Indians
Played over 600 games in MLB
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March 4th, 1933 92 years ago
Died
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Polish philosopher and materialist thinker
Born
March 4th, 1634 391 years ago
Died
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English novelist and short story writer
Born
March 4th, 1928 97 years ago
Died
April 25th, 2010 15 years ago — 82 years old
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Canadian inventor of the g-suit
Born
March 4th, 1901 124 years ago
Died
1986 40 years ago — 85 years old
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Born
March 4th, 1826 199 years ago
Died
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Danish architect, designed Hermitage Lodge
Born
March 4th, 1706 319 years ago
Died
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