Buddy Hassett

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Buddy Hassett
First Baseman
Born: September 5, 1911
Died: August 23, 1997 (aged 85)
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 14, 1936
for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Final game
September 27, 1942
for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
Batting average     .292
Home runs     12
Runs batted in     343
Teams
Career highlights and awards
Tuck Stainback, Buddy Hassett, Kiki Cuyler, and first base coach Babe Ruth in 1938.
Tuck Stainback, Buddy Hassett, Kiki Cuyler, and first base coach Babe Ruth in 1938.

John Aloysius "Buddy" Hassett (September 5, 1911 in New York, New York - August 23, 1997 in Westwood, New Jersey), is a former professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1936-1942. He would play for the New York Yankees, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Dodgers.

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