Magner was a Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Magner captained Cornell University’s Big Red hockey team to an undefeated season in 1911. After graduating, he played for the New York Highlanders also in 1911. The team was officially renamed the New York Yankees in 1913. In 13 career games, he had 7 hits in 33 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed

After his brief professional career, Magner became a coach, first at his alma mater’s hockey team, and then for the University of Buffalo baseball team, in 1915.

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Magner was a Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Magner captained Cornell University’s Big Red hockey team to an undefeated season in 1911. After graduating, he played for the New York Highlanders also in 1911. The team was officially renamed the New York Yankees in 1913. In 13 career games, he had 7 hits in 33 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

After his brief professional career, Magner became a coach, first at his alma mater’s hockey team, and then for the University of Buffalo baseball team, in 1915. Magner served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve during WWI. He died in Chillicothe, Ohio.

Nicknamed Stubby. Magner was a Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Magner captained Cornell University’s Big Red hockey team to an undefeated season in 1911. After graduating, he played for the New York Highlanders also in 1911. The team was officially renamed the New York Yankees in 1913. In 13 career games, he had 7 hits in 33 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.

After his brief professional career, Magner became a coach, first at his alma mater’s hockey team, and then for the University of Buffalo baseball team, in 1915.

EDMUND BURKE MAGNER

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