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Rogers Hornsby

Born: Apr. 27, 1896
Baseball 2B

hit .400 3 times, including .424 in 1924; led NL in batting 7 times; 2-time MVP (1925,29); career BA of .358 over 23 years is highest in NL.

Died: Jan. 5, 1963

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