About Hank Sweeney
Lived 1915 – 1980 (aged 64). Hank Sweeney was an American baseball player.
Harry Leon Sweeney (December 28, 1915 – May 6, 1980) was a Major League Baseball first baseman who appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1944. A native of Franklin, Tennessee, the 28-year-old rookie stood and weighed 185 lbs (83.9 kg).
Sweeney is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. On the last day of the season (October 1), he appeared in one of the games of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Blue Jays at Shibe Park. He went 0-for-2 (.000) but handled 10 chances for a fielding percentage of 1.000.
He died at the age of 64 in Columbia, Tennessee.
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Who was Hank Sweeney?
American baseball player (1915–1980)
When was Hank Sweeney born?
Hank Sweeney was born on 28 December 1915 in Franklin.
When did Hank Sweeney die?
Hank Sweeney died on 6 May 1980 in Columbia.
What was Hank Sweeney's occupation?
Hank Sweeney was a baseball player.
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Hank Sweeney was American.
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