Honus Wagner facts

  • Honus Wagner was an American Major League Baseball shortstop.
  • Wagner was born on February 24, 1874 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m).
  • He was nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman" and "Hans".
  • Real name: Johannes Peter Wagner.
  • Honus batted over .300 for 17 consecutive years.
  • Honus Wagner won 8 batting tittles, tied for the most in National League history with Tony Gwynn.
  • Parents: Peter and Katheryn Wagner.
  • Stolen Bases: 722
  • In 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Honus Wagner as one of the first five members.
  • In 1894, Honus married Bessie Baine Smith.
  • Wagner is on the most valuable baseball card in history valued at $2.8 million.
  • Died: December 6, 1955.