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Ernie Lombardi

1908–1977Oakland, CAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

The Schnozz

Biography

The Schnozz; catcher; most accurate throwing arm in baseball history; 2x NL batting champion. Baseball Hall of Fame; 1938 NL MVP; 2x NL batting champion

Notable For

  • The Schnozz
  • catcher
  • most accurate throwing arm in baseball history
  • 2x NL batting champion

Honors & Recognition

  • Baseball Hall of Fame
  • 1938 NL MVP
  • 2x NL batting champion
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Quick Facts

Field
Sports
Specialty
Baseball
Years
1908–1977
Birth Place
Oakland, CA
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Italian
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