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Olaf Henriksen

Danish-American baseball player (1888-1962) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 74

Olaf Henriksen was a Danish born Major League Baseball outfielder who remains to date the only Danish-born person ever to play in the major leagues.

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Boston Red Sox1911-1917

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He played seven seasons (1911-17) for the Boston Red Sox as a teammate of Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker, among others, and he played a role in three World Series victories, namely in 1912, 1915 and 1916.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1962 · aged 74

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