Lajoie was born on September 5, 1874, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to Jean Baptiste and Celina Guertin Lajoie.Jean Lajoie was French-Canadian and had immigrated to the United …

Mar 7, 2023 · Fans would point out Lajoie’s record which often beat Cobbs, but because Nap didn’t make the connection himself, he was seen as a natural and modest player. This was a …

5 days ago · Nap Lajoie’s impact on the game of baseball was far-reaching. He was one of the pioneers of the modern game, and his contributions helped shape the way baseball is played …

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Nap Lajoie. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball …

May 15, 2011 · Napolean Lajoie is indisputably one of baseball’s greats. “Nap” amassed 3,242 hits in his career, which is good enough for 12th in the history of the game. His lifetime …

Nap Lajoie, Cleveland Naps 1905, had his season ruined when a spike wound became infested by the dye in his socks and he played in only 65 games. Because of 'Hall of Famer' Lajoie's …

Jul 5, 2021 · From 1903 to 1914, Cleveland’s baseball team was named the Naps after Cleveland’s star second baseman Nap Lajoie. It was only when Lajoie left Cleveland that the …

Jan 4, 2012 · The first superstar in American League history, Napoleon Lajoie combined graceful, effortless fielding with powerful, fearsome hitting to become one of the greatest all-around …

Feb 26, 2021 · The first second baseman inducted into the Hall of Fame, Nap Lajoie played for 21 years, and helped bring the American League from infancy to respectability. His score on the …

Jun 1, 2018 · Nap Lajoie was an oddity for his time. At over six feet tall and about 200 pounds, he was a five-tool player who played the middle infield for most of his career. It was a rarity in the …