William Henry Keeler (March 3, 1872 – January 1, 1923), nicknamed "Wee Willie" because of his small stature, was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1892 …

A master with a bat, Willie Keeler was a demon at the top of the lineup for Ned Hanlon’s Orioles in the 1890s. Keeler led his team to four pennants, two each in Baltimore and Brooklyn, winning …

Jan 16, 2025 · Explore the legendary career of Willie Keeler, his unique hitting technique, and his lasting impact on the game of baseball in this comprehensive article.

Jan 24, 2025 · 1939: Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956: Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA …

Mar 9, 2024 · Happy Belated Birthday to the late and great Hall of Fame Willie Keeler. Playing in the Dead Ball Era during the end of the 1800s and the early 1900s, Keeler is one of the …

Jan 4, 2012 · Eight straight times he collected more than 200 hits, and his .424 average in 1897 is the highest single-season mark by a left-handed hitter in baseball history. Keeler compiled a …

Dec 29, 2024 · Wee Willie Keeler 'Hit 'em where they ain't," and that's what Burrow did, hitting Higgins for 11 catches and 131 yards, Chase for nine catches and 102 more yards, and tight …

Jan 23, 2025 · 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks captures the first of his NBA …

Willie Keeler played 19 years in the major leagues, split between the 19th and 20th Centuries. His .341 batting average is one of the highest of all time. His best year was 1897, with the famous …

The 5’4-1/2″ 140-lb Keeler was Hanlon’s leadoff man through nine glorious years in Baltimore and Brooklyn, five as pennant winners, three in second place. He was a consistent contributor to …