Paul Glee Waner (Big Poison)

Position: Rightfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 5' 8", Weight: 153 lb.

Born: April 16, 1903 in Harrah, OK
High School: Central HS (Oklahoma City, OK)
School: East Central University (Ada, OK) (All Transactions)
Debut: April 13, 1926 (Age 22)   vs. STL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Pirates/Braves/Dodgers/Yankees 1926-1945

Final Game: April 26, 1945 (Age 42)   vs. PHA 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1952 (195/234 ballots).
   View Paul Waner Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: August 29, 1965 in Sarasota, FL
Buried: Manasota Memorial Park, Bradenton, FL
Relatives: Brother of Lloyd Waner
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