Harry Heilmann
1894–1951 (age 57)
Professional baseball player
Biography
Harry Heilmann (1894-1951) rose to fame as a professional baseball player, starring as an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers and earning four batting titles through consistent excellence at the plate.
Beyond his statistics, he was admired for his sportsmanship, his thoughtful presence in the clubhouse, and the encouragement he offered to young players who sought to follow in his footsteps.