Ernie Krueger
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| Ernie Krueger | ||
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| Catcher | ||
| Born: December 27, 1890 | ||
| Died: April 22, 1976 (aged 85) | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| August 4, 1913 for the Cleveland Naps |
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| Final game | ||
| October 4, 1925 for the Cincinnati Reds |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .263 | |
| Home runs | 11 | |
| Runs batted in | 93 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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Ernest George Krueger (December 27, 1890 – April 22, 1976) born in Chicago, Illinois was a catcher for the Cleveland Naps (1913), New York Yankees (1915), New York Giants (1917), Brooklyn Robins (1917–1921) and Cincinnati Reds (1925).
He helped the Giants win the 1917 National League Pennant and the Robins win the 1920 NL Pennant.
In eight seasons, Krueger played in 318 Games and had 836 At Bats, 87 Runs, 220 Hits, 33 Doubles, 14 Triples, 11 Home Runs, 93 RBI, 12 Stolen Bases, 64 Walks, .263 Batting Average, .319 On-base percentage, .376 Slugging Percentage, 314 Total Bases and 8 Sacrifice Hits.
He died in Waukegan, Illinois at the age of 85. He was survived by his wife, Ruth Talcott Krueger, and one niece, Judith Talcott Rogers. A street was named in his honor in Waukegan, Illinois.
Collegiate Career Ernie Krueger graduated from Lake Forest College in 1915. During his playing career at LFC Krueger resided in the famed 80 Washington Circle, which to this day houses some of LFC's greatest athletes.
[edit] Sources
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
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