Yankees honor Harry Wolter on his birthday today
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Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Harry Wolter, born on July 11, 1884, played for the New York Yankees from 1910 to 1913. He had an unusual career with parts of seven years in Major League Baseball, with notable stats that suggest he could have played longer. Wolter made history by recording the first hit at Fenway Park and had a versatile role, playing at four different positions during his tenure. After his time in the majors, he continued playing in the Pacific Coast League and later served as a coach at Stanford until 1949.
- •Wolter debuted for the Yankees in 1910 and played until 1913.
- •He recorded the first hit in Fenway Park's history.
- •Wolter's career included time with several MLB teams and injuries.
- •He coached baseball at Stanford University until 1949.
- •He passed away on July 6, 1970, just days before his 86th birthday.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Harry Wolter
"Happy birthday to a man with an odd career path.
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