Lloyd Waner
Baseball player and World Series champion
Born
March 16th, 1906
119 years ago
Died
1982
43 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1927 primarily as a center fielder. Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates for most of his career, contributing to their World Series championship in 1925. Recognized for exceptional hitting and fielding skills, achieved a lifetime batting average of .316 over 15 seasons. Concluded playing career with the New York Yankees and earned a place in the Pirates' Hall of Fame.
Winning the World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925
Achieving a career batting average of .316
Playing 15 seasons in Major League Baseball
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