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Charles Thomas “Charlie” Wagner

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Charles Thomas “Charlie” Wagner Veteran

Birth
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
30 Aug 2006 (aged 93)
Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Tuckerton, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section: Q Plot: 22 Grave: 1
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Professional Baseball Player. He was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox from 1938 to 1942 and in 1946. His career was interrupted when he served in the Navy during World War II. His major league record was 32 wins and 23 losses with an Earned Run Average of 3.91.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Wagner.
He was a professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox from 1938 to 1946, helping the Red Sox win the American League Penant in 1946.
His professional baseball career began in 1935, pitching for the Red Sox's AA team in Charlotte. He played for Minneapolis, the Red Sox's AAA team, in both 1936 and 1937, where he was a 20 game winner both years.
Upon completion of his major league career as a player, he served as the Assistant Director of the Minor Leagues for the Red Sox from 1947 to 1960. From 1961 to the present, he has been both a scout and a consultant for the Red Sox. He was also the Red Sox pitching coach in 1970.
The Press Box at First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA was named after Charlie
Professional Baseball Player. He was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox from 1938 to 1942 and in 1946. His career was interrupted when he served in the Navy during World War II. His major league record was 32 wins and 23 losses with an Earned Run Average of 3.91.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Charles and Mabel Wagner.
He was a professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox from 1938 to 1946, helping the Red Sox win the American League Penant in 1946.
His professional baseball career began in 1935, pitching for the Red Sox's AA team in Charlotte. He played for Minneapolis, the Red Sox's AAA team, in both 1936 and 1937, where he was a 20 game winner both years.
Upon completion of his major league career as a player, he served as the Assistant Director of the Minor Leagues for the Red Sox from 1947 to 1960. From 1961 to the present, he has been both a scout and a consultant for the Red Sox. He was also the Red Sox pitching coach in 1970.
The Press Box at First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA was named after Charlie

Bio by: Erik Lander



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