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Jack Graney

Canadian baseball player and broadcaster

Died when: 91 years 314 days (1102 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Jack Graney

John Gladstone Graney (June 10, 1886 – April 20, 1978) was a Canadian professional baseball left fielder. He played in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons, all with the Cleveland Indians franchise.

In his 1402-game career, Graney batted .250 (1178-for-4705) with 706 runs, 18 home runs and 420 RBI. Following his playing days, Graney became a baseball radio broadcaster, providing play-by-play for the Indians from 1932 to 1953.

He was inducted into the Cleveland Indians Distinguished Hall of Fame for non-uniformed personnel on August 11, 2012, prior to a game at Progressive Field.

He won the 2022 Ford C. Frick Award.


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