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Wagner Makes his Debut

In 1897 Wagner batted .375 for the Paterson team in the Atlantic League. A versatile, strongly built physical specimen, mention was always made of his bowed legs. The Colonels took a chance on him. At the time Paterson was reported to have received $4,000 from Louisville for Wagner. Wagner made his major league debut on …

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