Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner was born on February 24, 1874, to German immigrants Peter and Katheryn Wagner in the borough of Chartiers, in what is now Carnegie, Pennsylvania. [4][5][6] …

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Dec 24, 2025 · Honus Wagner was an American professional baseball player, one of the first five men elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame (1936). He is generally considered the greatest shortstop in …

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PITTSBURGH, Tuesday, Dec. 8 (AP) - John (Honus) Wagner, one of baseball's greatest shortstops died today at his home in near-by Carnegie. He was 81 years old. The bandy-legged, barrel-chested star …

Hall of Fame skipper John McGraw called Honus Wagner “The nearest thing to a perfect player no matter where his manager chose to play him.” Wagner played 21 seasons, primarily with his …

Jan 10, 2025 · Honus Wagner’s MLB career is a testament to the enduring power of talent, dedication, and sportsmanship. His extraordinary achievements as a hitter, fielder, and baserunner set him apart …

Honus was born Johannes Peter Wagner in the coal-mining town of Carnegie, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1874. With a career spanning over two decades, Wagner’s legacy remains indelible, his …

2 days ago · A rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball card traced to its original 1909 cigarette pack has surfaced after 116 years in one family's collection.

Jan 4, 2012 · One of five sons and four daughters of the former Katrina Wolf and Peter Wagner, Honus (a diminutive of Johann or Johannes, the German equivalents of John) was born Johannes Peter …