Nap Lajoie - Wikipedia
WebNapoléon "Nap" Lajoie (/ ˈ l æ ʒ ə w eɪ /; September 5, 1874 – February 7, 1959), also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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WebBorn: September 5, 1874 in Woonsocket, RI. Died: February 7, 1959 in Daytona Beach, FL. Buried: Daytona Memorial Park, Daytona Beach, FL. Debut: August 12, 1896 (Age 21-342d, 1,964th in major league history) Last Game: (Age 41-356d) 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1937.
Nap Lajoie Managerial Record | Baseball-Reference.com
WebPosition: Manager. Born: September 5, 1874 in Woonsocket, RI. Died: February 7, 1959 in Daytona Beach, FL. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1937. (Voted by BBWAA on 168/201 ballots) Induction ceremony in Cooperstown held in 1939. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. SUMMARY. Career.
Nap Lajoie – Society for American Baseball Research
WebJan 4, 2012 · The first superstar in American League history, Napoleon Lajoie combined graceful, effortless fielding with powerful, fearsome hitting to become one of the greatest all-around players of the Deadball Era, and one of the best second basemen of all time.
Lajoie, Nap | Baseball Hall of Fame
WebLajoie was a player-manager for the Naps from 1905-’09, but resigned to concentrate on playing – and hit .383 to lead the AL in batting in 1910. He returned to the Athletics at the end of his career for two seasons. For his career, Lajoie batted .338 and led the league in hitting five times.
Nap Lajoie - BR Bullpen - Baseball-Reference.com
WebFeb 26, 2021 · The first second baseman inducted into the Hall of Fame, Nap Lajoie played for 21 years, and helped bring the American League from infancy to respectability. His score on the Black Ink test of appraising ballplayers puts him at # 8 on the all-time list.
The Life And Career Of Nap Lajoie (Complete Story) - Pro …
WebJul 5, 2021 · From 1903 to 1914, Cleveland’s baseball team was named the Naps after Cleveland’s star second baseman Nap Lajoie. It was only when Lajoie left Cleveland that the team became the Indians in 1915. Nicknamed “The Frenchman”, Lajoie was an outstanding batter and fielder.
Nap Lajoie | Hall of Fame Baseball Player & Philanthropist
WebApr 26, 2024 · Nap Lajoie was an American professional baseball player who was one of the game’s best hitters and an outstanding fielder. Lajoie had a .338 career batting average, the second highest ever for a second baseman, with 3,242 hits, the 14th highest total in major league history.
The Baseball 100: No. 39, Nap Lajoie - The Athletic
WebFeb 17, 2020 · Lajoie broke his thumb while battering a future Hall of Fame teammate, Elmer Flick, who said Lajoie had been bullying him for more than a year. Lajoie got into a lot of fights. And you know...
Nap Lajoie - Wikiwand
WebNapoléon "Nap" Lajoie ( / ˈlæʒəweɪ /; September 5, 1874 – February 7, 1959), also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American professional baseball second baseman who played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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