Wally Shaner

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 Wally Shaner     Born:  May 24, 1900    Birthplace:  Lynchburg, VA    Hometown:     Height:  6' 2"    Weight:  195    Bats:  Right    Throws:  Right    Drafted:     College:  Virginia Tech    High School:     Other Teams:  Indians 1923, Reds 1929    Years with Boston:  1926-1927
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Wally Shaner
Born: May 24, 1900
Birthplace: Lynchburg, VA
Hometown:
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 195
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted:
College: Virginia Tech
High School:
Other Teams: Indians 1923, Reds 1929
Years with Boston: 1926-1927


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Overall Career

Walter Dedaker "Skinny" Shaner was born on May 24, 1900, in Lynchburg, VA. Shaner was 22 years old when he broke into the big leagues on May 4, 1923, with the Cleveland Indians.

Shaner had a 4-year career as an outfielder. In 207 games he batted .278 with 4 HR and 74 RBI.

Shaner's Moments in the Sun

Trivia

Transactions

  • October 3, 1928: Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds from the Chattanooga (Southern Association) in the 1928 rule V draft.

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