Solly Hemus (full name: Solomon Joseph Hemus; no nicknames) played shortstop, second baseman and third baseman from 1949 until 1959 for the St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. He played for the Cardinals from 1949 - 1959 and Phillies from 1956 - 1958. Over 11 seasons, he played 961 games, hit 51 home runs, drove in 459 runs, and stole 21 bases. Born on April 17, 1923 in Phoenix, AZ, Hemus stands 5' 9" and weighs 165 lb. He attended St. Augustine (San Diego, CA) high school. His debut was on April 27, 1949 and he played his final game on June 14, 1959. Common misspellings of his name include Solomon Joseph Solly Hemus.