Walter Holke
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Walter Henry Holke (Union Man)
- Bats Both, Throws Left
- Weight 185 lb.
- Debut October 6, 1914
- Final Game September 23, 1925
- Born December 25, 1892 in St. Louis, MO USA
- Died October 12, 1954 in St.Louis, MO USA
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Walter Holke was a St. Louis Browns coach in 1940.
Hit into an unassisted triple play on October 6, 1923 while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Boston Braves. Ernie Padgett was the fielder. This was the first recorded triple play in National League history.
