Gabby Hartnett - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

Played 20 seasons as a catcher - 19 the Chicago Cubs and 1 for the New York Giants. He was catching when Babe Ruth hit his supposed "called shot" during the 1932 World Series.

Buried in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines Illinois.

Description: From his Hall of Fame plaque: CHARLES LEO (GABBY) HARTNETT CHICAGO N.L. 1922 TO 1940 NEW YORK N.L. 1941 CAUGHT 100 OR MORE GAME PER SEASON FOR 12 YEARS, EIGHT IN SUCCESSION, 1930 TO 1937 FOR LEAGUE RECORD. SET MARK FOR CONSECUTIVE CHANCES FOR CATCHER WITHOUT ERROR, 452 IN 1933-34. HIGHEST FIELDING AVERAGE FOR CATCHER IN 100 OR MORE GAMES IN 7 SEASONS; MOST PUTOUTS N.L. 7292; MOST CHANCES ACCEPTED N.L. 8546. LIFETIME BATTING AVERAGE .297 Date of birth: 12/20/1900 Date of death: 12/20/1972 Area of notoriety: Sports Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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