Buddy Hassett
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| Buddy Hassett | |
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 Tuck Stainback, Buddy Hassett, Kiki Cuyler, and first base coach Babe Ruth in 1938 |
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| First baseman | |
| Born: September 5, 1911 New York, New York |
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| Died: August 23, 1997 (aged 85) Westwood, New Jersey |
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| Batted: Left | Threw: Left |
| MLB debut | |
| April 14, 1936 for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1942 for the New York Yankees | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .292 |
| Home runs | 12 |
| Runs batted in | 343 |
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John Aloysius "Buddy" Hassett (September 5, 1911 - August 23, 1997), was a professional baseball player who played first base in Major League Baseball from 1936-1942.
Hassett started his professional baseball career in 1933. In 1935, he hit .337 in the American Association[1] and won a starting job in the majors for the next seven seasons. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Braves, and New York Yankees. His major league career was cut short by World War II.
After serving in the Navy from 1943–1945, Hassett played in the minor leagues for a few years. He also managed in the minors until 1950.
[edit] References
- ^ "Buddy Hassett Minor League Statistics & History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Buddy Hassett at Find a Grave
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