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Hank Arft

1922 – 2002

American baseball player

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About Hank Arft

Lived 1922 – 2002 (aged 80). Hank Arft was an American baseball player.

Henry Irven Arft Jr. (January 28, 1922 – December 14, 2002), nicknamed "Bow Wow", was an American Major League Baseball player.

Career After playing minor league baseball from 1940 to 1942, Arft served in the United States Navy from November 16, 1944, through June 7, 1946. According to this honorable discharge, he served at, on, or with the following:

1. Naval Reserve Station - St. Louis, MO

2. Naval Training Center - Great Lakes, IL

3. Naval Training & Distribution Center - Shoemaker, CA

4. USS Goss

5. Service Squadron 10

He was a Seaman Second Class at the time of his discharge, and he went on to play first base for the St. Louis Browns from to . His top season was 1951, during which he achieved career highs in wins above replacement, games played, plate appearances, hits, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, total bases, and OPS+. He died of cancer at the age of 80 years.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hank Arft?

American baseball player (1922–2002)

When was Hank Arft born?

Hank Arft was born on 28 January 1922 in Manchester.

When did Hank Arft die?

Hank Arft died on 14 December 2002 in St. Louis.

What was Hank Arft's occupation?

Hank Arft was a baseball player.

What nationality was Hank Arft?

Hank Arft was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hank Arft

· Wikidata: Q5648276

· DBpedia: Hank Arft

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