Harvey Edward Kuenn (December 4, 1930 – February 28, 1988) was an American player, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. As a shortstop and outfielder, he played with the Detroit Tigers (1952-59), Cleveland Indians (1960), San Francisco Giants (1961-65), Chicago Cubs (1965-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966). He batted and threw right-handed. After retiring, Kuenn managed the Milwaukee Brewers (1975, 1982-83).
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Harvey Edward Kuenn (December 4, 1930 – February 28, 1988) was an American player, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. As a shortstop and outfielder, he played with the Detroit Tigers (1952-59), Cleveland Indians (1960), San Francisco Giants (1961-65), Chicago Cubs (1965-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966). He batted and threw right-handed. After retiring, Kuenn managed the Milwaukee Brewers (1975, 1982-83).
Kuenn (pronounced /ˈkiːn/ "keen") was born in West Allis, Wisconsin and played collegiate baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. While in college, he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity. Signed by Detroit as an amateur free agent in 1952, Kuenn was named the starting shortstop after joining the team late in the season. In his first full season in 1953, he hit .308 with 94 runs and led the major leagues with 209 hits, setting a major league rookie record with 167 singles. He received the American League Rookie of the Year and TSN Rookie of the Year awards....
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