honus wagner

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a US baseball player who became one of the first members of the baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. He was called 'the Flying Dutchman' (1874-1955). orig. John Peter Wagner born Feb. 24, 1874, Mansfield, Pa., U.S. died Dec. 6, 1955, Carnegie U.S. baseball player. Wagner played principally for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1900-17) and coached the team from 1933 to 1951. The right-handed hitter led the National League in batting average in eight seasons (1900, 1903-04, 1906-09, 1911) and in stolen bases five seasons. His total of 252 three-base hits remains a National League record. Nicknamed the "Flying Dutchman" for his speed, Wagner is considered one of the greatest shortstops and all-around players in baseball history