| Leon Wagner was a solid line drive hitting outfielder and in his rookie year hit .307, 13 home runs in 74 games with the San Francisco Giants.
Traded to the Angels in 1961, colorful "Daddy Wags" blasted 37 homers, third highest in the American League. That year he played in both All-Star games, in the second game, Leon Wagner went 3-4 including a two run HR.
As a Cleveland Indian leftfielder, he hit 97 home runs from 1964-67. Always well-dressed, Wagner owned a clothing store whose slogan was, "Buy Your Rags at Daddy Wags". Leon Wagner career: .272 batting average, 211 home runs and 669 RBI's. |
