Honus Wagner (1874-1955)
The "Flying Dutchman" was hailed as baseball's greatest shortstop and one of its finest all-around players. A lifelong Carnegie resident, born to German immigrants. Played for Louisville Colonels, 1897-99, & Pittsburgh Pirates, 1900-17; a Pirates coach, 1933-51. He set many National League records, including one for eight seasonal batting titles. Known for his modesty & sportsmanship. Charter member, Baseball Hall of Fame, 1936.
Marker is at the intersection of Mansfield Boulevard and Highland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Mansfield Boulevard.
Courtesy hmdb.org
