Born May 9, 1908. Died March 3, 1997 in Clearwater, Florida.
Known as a light hitter and good fielder. Right handed. In 1932 anchored an infield of Stan Hack (3rd), Billy Herman (2nd) and Charlie Grimm and Phil Cavarretta (1st). Recovered from wound in 1932 and helped the Cubs win the National league pennant.
Played with the New York Giants but missed 80 games in 1940 after being hit in the head by a pitched ball.
Later coached under Charlie Grimm and then held managerial jobs with several minor league teams.
I also found out another Chicago Cub player named Eddie Waitkus was shot i n 1949 (but playing with the Philadelphia Phillies at the time).
--Cooter
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