Paul Waner

Baseball player; 1935 NL MVP

Paul Waner - Baseball player; 1935 NL MVP
Born

April 16th, 1903
121 years ago

Died

1965
60 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and manager, celebrated for achievements in Major League Baseball. Played primarily as an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1935. Accumulated over 3,000 hits during a notable career spanning from 1926 to 1945. Continued influence in baseball as a manager and coach post-retirement.

Won the 1935 National League MVP Award

Accumulated over 3,000 career hits

Part of the Pittsburgh Pirates team

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