Charlie Wagner
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"Broadway" Charlie Wagner
| Born: | December 3, 1912 |
| Birthplace: | Reading, Pensylvania |
| Hometown: | Reading, PA (d. 2006) |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | None |
| Years with Boston: | 1938 - 1942, 1946 |
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Overall Career
Charles Thomas Wagner (December 3, 1912 - August 31, 2006), played for the Boston Red Sox for parts of six season. After his playing career, he was Red Sox scout from 1950 to 1969. He later was a coach for the 1970 Boston Red Sox. Until his death, he was a consultant. In total, he spent 73 years with the Red Sox organization.
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Wagner's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
- Former roommate of Ted Williams. Rumored to have been chosen by Ted because he didn't drink or smoke.
- Wagner died in 2006 after suffering a heart attack in his car following a Reading Phillies game.
- Wagner missed three seasons due to military service during World War II. He entered the Navy in November 1942 and was discharged in November 1945.
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Transactions
- October 30, 1946: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
