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Hank Sauer

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Baseball Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname was 'The Honker.'
    He named his son after himself.
    He chewed Beech Nut tobacco.
    He led the NL in strike outs with 85 (1948).
    He committed a career high of 11 errors as an outfielder in the 1954 season.
    His numbers went into decline following the 1955 season.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He served in World War II with the U.S. Coast Guard.
    His brother, Ed, also played in the major leagues.
    He was part of the Cubs' 'Quicksand Kids' outfield trio that included Ralph Kiner and Frank Baumholtz.
    He smacked 3 home runs off of Curt Simmons on two occasions (August 28, 1950 and June 11, 1952).
    He was a fan favorite during his time with the Cubs as he was nicknamed 'The Mayor of Wrigley Field.'
    He recorded a career high of 41 home runs in the 1954 season.
    He was one of the original players of the San Francisco Giants.

Credit: Neo NX2004


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying