1st Baseman
1st Baseman
Games
Birth year
"He was one of the truly great hitters, and when I first saw him at bat, he made my eyes pop out." – Joe DiMaggio
Henry Benjamin Greenberg was born on Jan. 1, 1911, in New York City. After a stellar amateur career, his hometown Yankees offered him a contract, but he opted to join the Detroit Tigers.
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Shortstop
Shortstop
“Every Day I put on a uniform was a thrill. Just to be a part of the show was a real thrill for me. Every day could have been my first big league game.” – Joe Cronin
Joe Cronin had one of the most interesting, multifaceted careers in baseball: He was a player, manager, general manager, American League President – and a member of the Hall of Fame’s board of directors and Veteran’s Committee.
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