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Cuckoo Christensen

1899 – 1984

American baseball player

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About Cuckoo Christensen

Lived 1899 – 1984 (aged 85). Cuckoo Christensen was an American baseball player.

Walter Niels "Cuckoo" Christensen (October 24, 1899 – December 20, 1984) was an American baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds (-).

Christensen led the National League in on-base percentage (.426) in 1926. In two seasons, he played in 171 games and had 514 at bats, 66 runs, 162 hits, 21 doubles, 7 triples, 57 RBIs, 12 stolen bases, 60 walks, a .315 batting average.392 on-base percentage.383 slugging percentage, 197 total bases and 16 sacrifice hits. Defensively, he posted a .970 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions.

Christensen played with the Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association between 1930 and 1933, hitting .362.325.325 and .307.

He died in Menlo Park, California, at the age of 85.

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Important facts

Born
4 October 1899, San Francisco
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 December 1984, Menlo Park
Occupation
Baseball player
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cuckoo Christensen?

American baseball player (1899-1984)

When was Cuckoo Christensen born?

Cuckoo Christensen was born on 4 October 1899 in San Francisco.

When did Cuckoo Christensen die?

Cuckoo Christensen died on 20 December 1984 in Menlo Park.

What was Cuckoo Christensen's occupation?

Cuckoo Christensen was a baseball player.

What nationality was Cuckoo Christensen?

Cuckoo Christensen was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cuckoo Christensen

· Wikidata: Q5192361

· DBpedia: Cuckoo Christensen

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