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Honus Wagner: the case for the GOAT

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    Honus Wagner: the case for the GOAT

    SS · Pirates · Born 24 February 1874, Chartiers, Pennsylvania, USA · Died 1955 · Career 1897–1917

    Shortstop nicknamed 'the Flying Dutchman' who starred for the Louisville Colonels and Pittsburgh Pirates in the early 20th century.

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    Why Honus Wagner could be the GOAT

    Wagner won eight batting titles while playing shortstop, the hardest position on the field. He was the best hitter, base runner and fielder of his era at once. Many old-timers who saw both Wagner and Cobb ranked Wagner first.

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