On June 30, 1917 Pirates manager Nixey Callahan is fired after his team goes 20-40. Popular star Honus Wagner is named field manager with Hugo Bezdek to take over the team’s business affairs. As his first order of business, Wagner guides to Bucs to a 5 – 4 win over the Reds, contributing a 2-run dou
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