Yankees honor Harry Wolter on his birthday today

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Yankees honor Harry Wolter on his birthday today
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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Happy birthday to a man with an odd career path.

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