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Greenberg, Hank (From left to right) Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg at the All-Star Game, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., 1937. Hank Greenberg's game-used glove in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New York.
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Hank Greenberg is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 1, 1911

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Also Known As Hammerin’ Hank • Henry Benjamin Greenberg
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 5 (1947-1947, Pittsburgh Pirates) • 5 (1934-1946, Detroit Tigers) • 7 (1933-1933, Detroit Tigers)
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 tall was Hank Greenberg?
Hank Greenberg was 6 ft 3 inches, 210 lb (190 cm, 95 kg).
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.
When was Hank Greenberg born?
Hank Greenberg was born on January 1, 1911.
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.

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(From left to right) Lou Gehrig, Joe Cronin, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Charlie Gehringer, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg at the All-Star Game, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., 1937.
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