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Encyclopedia > Don Hahn (baseball)

Donald Antone Hahn, born November 16, 1948 in San Francisco, California, is a former Major League baseball player. Hahn played for the Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres. November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... Nickname: The City by the Bay; Fog City; The City Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California City-County San Francisco Government  - Mayor Gavin Newsom Area  - City  47 sq mi (122 km²)  - Land  46. ... Official language(s) English Capital  Sacramento Largest city  Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 to 2004. ... For the current season, see 2007 New York Mets season. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1883–present) unofficially Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944-1945) Philadelphia Quakers (1882) (Commonly referred to as Blue Jays 1944-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Ballpark Citizens... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ...


Hahn attended Campbell High School in Campbell, California. There, along with his studies, he played baseball, basketball, and football. Campbell is a city located in Santa Clara County, California, part of Silicon Valley. ... Official language(s) English Capital  Sacramento Largest city  Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


The right-handed throwing and batting Hahn was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 17th round of the 1966 amateur draft Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers NY, NY, 3, 4, 11, 24, 27, 30, 36, 42, 44 Name San Francisco Giants (1958–present) New York Giants (1885-1957) New York Gothams (1883-1885) Troy Union Cities / Trojans (1879-1882) Ballpark AT... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...


On April 8th, 1969, Hahn was the starting centerfielder in the Montreal Expos' first game ever. The game was played at Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York, and the Expos defeated the New York Mets by a score of 11-10. April 8 is the 98th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (99th in leap years). ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... The position of the center fielder A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position between left field and right field (e. ... The Montreal Expos (French: Les Expos de Montréal) were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada from 1969 to 2004. ... William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium, is an American baseball stadium in Flushing, New York. ... Flushing is a section of the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. ... For the current season, see 2007 New York Mets season. ...


Hahn would later become quite accustomed to the Shea Stadium outfield grass; a few days before the 1971 baseball season began, the Mets traded 1969 World Series hero Ron Swoboda, along with minor leaguer Rich Hacker, to the Expos, in exchange for the young, slick-fielding outfielder. The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... Ronald Alan Ron Swoboda (born June 30, 1944) was a Major League Baseball player, debuting on April 12 with the New York Mets in 1965. ... A Class A California League game in San Jose, California (1994) Minor baseball leagues are North American professional baseball leagues that compete at a level below that of Major League Baseball. ...


Hahn's best season at the plate was 1974. Nevertheless, after the 1974 season, he was traded to the Phillies, along with relief pitcher Tug McGraw and fellow outfielder Dave Schneck. The Phillies sent catcher John Stearns, relief pitcher Mac Scarce, and outfielder Del Unser to the Mets. 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Tug McGraw (1969) Frank Edwin Tug McGraw Jr. ... Dave Schneck, (born June 18, 1949 in Allentown, Pennsylvania), was a Major League Baseball outfielder with the New York Mets from 1972 to 1974. ... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... John Hardin Stearns (born August 21, 1951) is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets from 1975 to 1984 (he also played a single game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1974). ... Delbert Bernard Unser (born December 9, 1944 Decatur, IL - ) was a utility player with a 15 year career from 1968 to 1982. ...


Although he had a rather modest career at the bat, Hahn did have some memorable events. One of them was on September 5th, 1971 against the Phillies. It was then that Hahn hit the first inside-the-park home run at the brand-new Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... In baseball parlance, an inside-the-park home run is a play where a hitter scores a home run without hitting the ball out of play. ... Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called The Vet) was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ...


Despite the fact that Hahn had the honor of being Le First Expo Centerfielder, he was soon demoted to the minors. Hahn's hitting was poor, and he was put into the minor leagues after four games. In nine at-bats with Montreal, the 20-year-old fly chaser batted .111, with two runs batted in and no home runs in 1969. Minor leagues in the sense intended in this article are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. ... Nickname: City of Mary (Ville-Marie) Motto: Concordia Salus (salvation through harmony) Coordinates: Country Canada Province Quebec Founded 1642 Established 1832 Government  - Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area [1] [2] [3]  - City 365. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ... Mark McGwire swinging for the fences. ...


1970 was an improvement for Hahn, as he batted .255 in 149 at-bats. However, he drove in only 8 runs, and, again, hit no home runs. However, he was torrid on the basepaths; Hahn stole four bases in six attempts. 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... The all-time stolen base leader, Rickey Henderson, swipes third in 1988. ...


In 1971, his first year as a Met, Hahn finally hit his first major league home run. 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ...


External links

Don Hahn's profile at baseball-reference.com


 

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