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1985 Hall of Fame Inductee
Hank Greenberg
Played in 1,394 major league games for the Detroit Tigers (1933-1947) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1947). Twice voted most valuable player. Three times led or tied for home run leadership. Four times led league in runs batted in. After retiring from the field, he made outstanding contributions to baseball in an executive capacity. Named to National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956, and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1958. Inducted 1985
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