Hank Greenberg: Quick Facts
Hank Greenberg is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 1, 1911
Facts
| Also Known As | Henry Benjamin Greenberg • Hammerin’ Hank |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1911 • New York City • New York |
| Died | September 4, 1986 (aged 75) • Beverly Hills • California |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1956) • Most Valuable Player (1940) • Most Valuable Player (1935) • two-time MVP • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1956) • five-time All-Star • 2 World Series championships |
| College | New York University (New York, NY) |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 3 inches, 210 lb (190 cm, 95 kg) |
| Batting Hand | right |
| Throwing Hand | right |
| Debut Date | September 14, 1930 |
| Last Game | September 18, 1947 |
| Jersey Number | 7 (1933-1933, Detroit Tigers) • 5 (1934-1946, Detroit Tigers) • 5 (1947-1947, Pittsburgh Pirates) |
| Position | first baseman and leftfielder |
| At Bats | 5,193 |
| Batting Average | 0.313 |
| Hits | 1,628 |
| Home Runs | 331 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.412 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 1.017 |
| Runs | 1,046 |
| Runs Batted In | 1,274 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.605 |
| Stolen Bases | 58 |
Top Questions
How many hits did Hank Greenberg have?
Hank Greenberg had 1,628 hits in his career.
How many home runs did Hank Greenberg hit?
Hank Greenberg hit 331 home runs during his career.
What was Hank Greenberg's batting average?
Hank Greenberg had a career batting average of 0.313.
Where was Hank Greenberg born?
Hank Greenberg was born in New York, New York, United States.
What position did Hank Greenberg play?
Hank Greenberg played first baseman and leftfielder.
How tall was Hank Greenberg?
Hank Greenberg was 6 ft 3 inches, 210 lb (190 cm, 95 kg).
When was Hank Greenberg born?
Hank Greenberg was born on January 1, 1911.
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