Mark Christman

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Marquette Joseph Christman

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut April 20, 1938
• Final Game September 23, 1949
• Born October 21, 1913 in Maplewood, MO USA
• Died October 9, 1976 in St.Louis, MO USA

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Mark Christman was a shortstop and third baseman who spent 9 seasons in the major leagues, in 1938-39 and 1943-49. He was the third baseman on the 1944 St. Louis Browns that won the pennant. He hit .271 on a team that hit .252. He also led the league in fielding percentage at third base that year.

Christman served as a player-coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association from 1950-51 then managed from 1952-53 for San Angelo and Wichita. From 1954-73 Christman served as a part-time scout.

• Brother of NFL quarterback Paul Christman.

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