Leon Wagner Cleveland Indians Outfielder 1965 Baseball Photo
The page from the 1965 Big Time Baseball publication features Leon Wagner, an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, born on May 13, 1934, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known for his left-handed batting and throwing, Wagner’s performance during the 1964 season included a batting average of .253, with 31 home runs and 100 runs batted in. Over his career at that point, he had maintained a lifetime batting average of .271, hitting 144 homers and driving in 444 runs. Wagner's tenure with the Cleveland Indians added depth to the team's outfield during a competitive era in Major League Baseball. His performance in the 1964 season exemplified his power-hitting capabilities, which were valuable to the Indians' offensive lineup.