Monday, July 3, 2017

A tribute to the great Honus Wagner!



Honus Wagner has firmly established himself as the very best everyday player in OTBL history.  Was shocking to look up all of his records and accolades in the six-year history of the league.  He has eclipsed fellow great Nap Lajoie, who is second in most of the categories below..

#3 in average (.326)
#1 in games played (881)
#1 in runs scored (568)
#1 in hits (1089)
#1 in total bases (1588)
#1 doubles (205)
#2 in triples (83)
#1 in RBIs (555)
#1 in stolen bases (336)

MVP #3 1901
MVP #2 1902
MVP #2 1903
MVP #3 1904
MVP #1 1905
MVP #2 1906

World Series title in 1902
World Series title in 1906

1st team All Star 1901
1st team All Star 1902
1st team All Star 1903
1st team All Star 1904
1st team All Star 1905
1st team All Star 1906

2nd team Gold Glove 1902

2nd team Silver Slugger 1901
1st  team Silver Slugger 1902
1st  team Silver Slugger 1903
1st  team Silver Slugger 1904
1st  team Silver Slugger 1905
1st  team Silver Slugger 1906





Honus is properly honored at beautiful PNC Park in Pittsburgh




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