Walter "Rabbit" Maranville - Springfield, MA
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A bronze plaque in honor of former Boston Braves shortstop and Springfield native Walter "Rabbit" Maranville is the middle of three plaques at the Walker Grandstand in Forest Park in Springfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WMPFW6
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2015
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In June 2012 Springfield honored their native son, Walter "Rabbit" Maranville, by placing a bronze plaque on the rear façade of the Walker Grandstand in Forest Park Springfield MA. The plaque is inscribed:
WALTER "RABBIT" MARANVILLE
the only Springfield, MA
Player in the Baseball Hall Of Fame
Inducted at Cooperstown 1954
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Tech High School
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Boston Braves • 1914 Boston "Miracle" Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates • St. Louis Cardinals
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23 Seasons at Short Stop
Walter James Vincent "Rabbit" Maranville started his major league career on September 10, 1912 at age 20. He played his last game on September 29, 1935 at age 43. At 5'5" and 155 pounds he was small but fast, hence his nickname "Rabbit". His record 23 seasons in the National League wasn't broken until 1986 by Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds.
In addition to the Brave, Pirate and Cardinals, he was a player manager Chicago Cubs in 1925 and played for the Brooklyn Robins in 1926. He died in New York City on January 6, 1954 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously the same year.