Granny Hamner
Description:
Portrait of Granny Hamner, shortstop for the Philadelphia Philles, holding a baseball bat. Bowman series. Printed on front: "Granny Hamner." Printed on back: "Granny Hamner. Shortstop, Philadelphia Philles. Born: Richmond, Va., April 26, 1927. Height: 5-10. Weight: 163. Bats: right. Throws: right. Took part in all games the Phillies played last season (157). This tied a mark that had stood since 1908. Granny batted .270. Had 27 doubles, 5 triples, 11 home runs. Drove in 82 runs. In 1949, batted .263 in 154 games. Hit 32 doubles, 5 triples, 6 homers. Led NL shortstops in assists and double plays. A Phil regular since 1948. First with the team in 1944. Spent most of 1946 in service. No. 148 in the 1951 series baseball picture cards. [Copyright] 1951 Bowman Gum, Inc., Phila., Pa., U.S.A."
Details
Resource ID:
hr001596
Publisher:
Date Issued:
1951
Format:
1 baseball card : col. ; 2 x 3.25 in.
Filing Location:
Baseball cards-Bowman-1951-Hamner, Granny
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.