About Walter Hackett
Lived 1857 – 1920 (aged 63). Walter Hackett was an American baseball player.
Walter Henry Hackett (August 15, 1857 – October 2, 1920) was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the 1884 Boston Reds in the Union Association and the 1885 Boston Beaneaters in the National League. He later played in the minor leagues through 1889. His brother, Mert Hackett and cousins Dad Clarkson, John Clarkson and Walter Clarkson all also played professional baseball.
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Who was Walter Hackett?
American baseball player (1857–1920)
When was Walter Hackett born?
Walter Hackett was born on 15 August 1857 in Cambridge.
When did Walter Hackett die?
Walter Hackett died on 2 October 1920 in Cambridge.
What was Walter Hackett's occupation?
Walter Hackett was a baseball player.
What nationality was Walter Hackett?
Walter Hackett was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Hackett (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Hackett. https://biography.guide/walter-hackett/
MLA: "Walter Hackett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-hackett/.
Chicago: "Walter Hackett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-hackett/.
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