Honus Wagner's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Honus Wagner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Honus Wagner, nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman", was a dominant American professional baseball shortstop who played from 1897 to 1917, primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Known for his exceptional speed, fielding versatility, strong arm, and hitting prowess (average and power), Wagner is considered one of the greatest shortstops ever. He was among the first five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Wagner's all-around skill set defined the five-tool player archetype, making him a legendary figure in baseball history.
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1900: Wagner as Best Major League Player
In 1900, Honus Wagner was rated as the best major league player by Bill James.
1900: First Batting Championship
In 1900, Honus Wagner won his first batting championship with a .381 mark and also led the league in doubles (45), triples (22), and slugging percentage (.573), all career highs.
1902: Wagner as Best Major League Player
From 1902, Honus Wagner was rated as the best major league player each year by Bill James.
1902: Stealing Bases Record
In 1902, Honus Wagner was one of the few players to steal second, third, and home in succession. He was also the first to accomplish this feat under the new rule differentiating between advanced bases and stolen bases.
1907: Stealing Bases Record
In 1907, Honus Wagner was one of the few players to steal second, third, and home in succession. He was also the first to accomplish this feat under the new rule differentiating between advanced bases and stolen bases.
1908: Wagner's Exceptional Season
Bill James cites Honus Wagner's 1908 season as the greatest single season for any player in baseball history, highlighting his high batting average and RBI count in a low-scoring environment.
1908: Awarded The World's Championship Batsman's Cup
In 1908, Honus Wagner was the first winner of The World's Championship Batsman's Cup.
1908: Return to the Pirates
In 1908, after a brief retirement, Honus Wagner returned to the Pirates, becoming the highest-paid player. He led the league in multiple categories and came close to winning the Triple Crown.
1908: Wagner as Best Major League Player
Until 1908, Honus Wagner was rated as the best major league player each year by Bill James.
1909: Pirates' First World Series Title
In 1909, Honus Wagner and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their first World Series title.
1909: Stealing Bases Record
In 1909, Honus Wagner was one of the few players to steal second, third, and home in succession. He was also the first to accomplish this feat under the new rule differentiating between advanced bases and stolen bases.
1911: Honus Wagner's Dominance
By 1911, Honus Wagner had lead the league in batting eight times between 1900 and 1911.
1911: Winning the Batting Title
In 1911, Honus Wagner won the batting title by the narrowest of margins, edging Doc Miller.
June 28, 1914: 3,000th Hit
On June 28, 1914, at age 40, Honus Wagner recorded his 3,000th hit, becoming the second player in baseball history to reach the figure after Cap Anson.
July 1915: Oldest Player to Hit a Grand Slam
In July 1915, Honus Wagner became the oldest player to hit a grand slam, a record which stood for 70 years.
1916: Oldest Player to Hit an Inside-the-Park Home Run
In 1916, Honus Wagner became the oldest player to hit an inside-the-park home run.
1917: Retirement from MLB
In 1917, Honus Wagner retired from MLB, setting numerous MLB career records, later broken by Ty Cobb.
1922: National League Record Broken
In 1922, Greasy Neale broke Wagner's National League record for most steals of home (27).
1927: Stolen Bases Record Broken
In 1927, Honus Wagner's modern-era record of 703 stolen bases was broken.
1936: Induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame
In 1936, Honus Wagner was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as one of its first five members, solidifying his legacy as one of baseball's greatest players.
1936: Hall of Fame
In 1936, during the Baseball Hall of Fame's first election, Honus Wagner tied for second place in the voting with Babe Ruth.
1944: Honorary Coach
In 1944, Honus Wagner was invited to be an honorary coach for the National League squad at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, hosted at Forbes Field.
1944: Runs Scored Record Broken
In 1944, Honus Wagner's record for most runs scored was broken.
1958: Doubles Record Broken
In 1958, Honus Wagner's record for most doubles (640) was broken.
1962: Hits Record Broken
In 1962, Honus Wagner's record for most hits was broken.
1969: All-time Shortstop
In 1969, on the 100th anniversary of professional baseball, Honus Wagner was selected as the all-time shortstop.
1999: The Sporting News' 100 Greatest Players
In 1999, Honus Wagner was voted Number 13 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Players.
2000: U.S. Postage Stamp
In 2000, Honus Wagner was honored with a U.S. postage stamp as part of a "Legends of Baseball" series.
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