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Why is there no H in Pittsburghh on Honus Wagner's baseball uniform?
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∙ 14y ago
President Benjamin Harrison created the United States Board on Geographic Names in 1890. The Board was supposed to create uniform and consistant names for cities throughout the United States. One of the 'rules' that the Board came up with was to change all city names that ended in 'burgh' to 'burg'.
The United States government effectively changed the name of the city from 'Pittsburgh' to 'Pittsburg' even though city documents continued to refer to the city as 'Pittsburgh'. In 1911, residents protested to the Federal Government and they recanted, changing the name back to 'Pittsburgh'.
So, between 1890-1911 the name of the city was spelled without an ending 'h'. This would tell us that the picture(s) of Wagner were taken in 1911 or before. If you see a picture of Wagner in a uniform where the ending 'h' is present, you can assume that picture was taken after the name change in 1911.
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What was Honus Wagners number for Major League Baseball?
They did not use uniform numbers when Honus Wagner played baseball.
What was Honus Wagners' real name?
Honus-John Peter Wagner. He was known as the "Flying Dutchman".
Hockey player's name who got honus Wagners best card?
Wayne Gretzky owned originally owned the famous T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card that sold for $2.8 million in 2007. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range. The "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" card most likely has a higher value because of it's past owner.
What number did honus Wagner wear on his uniform?
Honus Wagner played before numbers were on uniforms. He did not have a uniform number.
Was Honus Wagner the first baseball card ever?
no
What baseball player wore 33?
Honus Wagner
When and where did baseball player Honus Wagner die?
Honus Wagner died December 6, 1955, in Carnegie, PA, USA.
Was Honus Wagner a good baseball player?
Yes Honus Wagner was a very good player in baseball. He was good at hitting and pitching and fielding. He also won a World Series Game.
What baseball player stopped their baseball cards from being sold in tobacco pouches?
Honus Wagner
Which favorite baseball team did Honus wagner play for during his legendary baseball career?
Pittsburgh Pirates.
Was there a Honus Wagner Company that manufactured baseball bats with Honus Wagner's stamped signature on it?
Yes, Honus Wagner did have a sporting goods company, producing all types of equipment. I believe it was based in Pitssburgh where he played and coached for many years.
Who is Pittsburgh Pirate baseball card sold for 2.3 million?
Honus Wagner
