Harry Walker Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Harry Walker Memorabilia & Collectibles

Harry Walker, nicknamed "Harry the Hat," is a former American professional baseball player. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Walker played as centerfielder for several teams in the Major League Baseball; the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. Walker was listed at 6 ft. 2 in. and 175 lbs. He batted using his right and threw with his left. Walker began his pro career in the major leagues after he was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as amateur free agent in 1937.

 

Walker was not able to make his pro debut with the Phillies and instead he was sent to the St. Louis Cardinals before 1940 season and made his debut on that season on September 25, 1940. Walker’s major career highlight was being one of the stars of the Cardinals’ World Series Championship team in 1946. After his seven-season career with the Cardinals, Walker was traded back to the Phillies along with Freddy Schmidt in exchange for Ron Northey on May 1947. His batting title came on that year, after he was traded from his original team, when he had a batting average of .363. He had his last game with the Cardinals on August 19, 1955. Harry Walker passed away on August 8, 1999 in Birmingham, Alabama.

 

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About Harry Walker:

Harry Walker (full name: Harry William Walker; Harry The Hat) played centerfielder from 1940 until 1955 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds. He played for the Cardinals from 1940 - 1955, Phillies from 1947 - 1948, Cubs in 1949 and Reds in 1949. Over 11 seasons, he played 807 games, hit 10 home runs, drove in 385 runs, and stole 42 bases. Born on October 22, 1916 in Pascagoula, MS, Walker stood 6' 2" and weighed 175 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on September 25, 1940 and he played his final game on August 19, 1955. Common misspellings of his name include Harry Harry The hal Harry Hat William Walker.