Born: March 16, 1904
Died: October 31, 1974
Hometown: Ellisville, MS
Year of Induction: 1971
College Career
Mississippi State (1921-1924)
Pro Baseball Career
Washington Nationals (1925-1941)
• Hit 300 nine times in 17 seasons
• Led the American League in stolen bases with 30 (’28)
• Played second base, short stop and third base
• Played two World Series (’25, ‘33)
Did You Know?
On May 13, 1924, MSU shortstop Buddy Myer gave the Maroons a much-needed boost by cranking out a grand slam to beat the Ole Miss Rebels 6-4. Myer’s shot is believed to be the first grand slam in the history of Mississippi State.
