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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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ernie Lombardi Italian?
Yes — Ernie Lombardi is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. The Schnozz
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1908–1977
- Birth Place
- Oakland, CA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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