Willie Keeler
Baseball player and batting champion
Born
1872
154 years ago
Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American baseball player played mainly as an outfielder. Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1892 and played until 1910. Achieved high batting averages throughout career and led the National League with a batting average of .432 in 1897. Was a member of the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Highlanders, contributing to team success during tenure. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
Won batting title in 1897 with .432 average
Played for Baltimore Orioles and New York Highlanders
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
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