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Right Field - Yankees1948-1961
Hank Bauer was a tough, hard-nosed right fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Yankees (1948–1959) and Kansas City Athletics (1960–1961), winning eight World Series titles as a player. He later managed the Baltimore Orioles, leading them to their first-ever World Series championship in 1966.
Before his baseball career, Bauer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, earning two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for his bravery in combat. He was known for his gritty playing style, famously hitting safely in 17 consecutive World Series games, a record at the time.
His career stats include a .277 batting average, 164 home runs, and 703 RBIs. Bauer was also a three-time All-Star and was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame. His leadership and resilience made him a respected figure both on and off the field
