1896 - 1963
Rogers Hornsby was a professional baseball player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history. Active from 1915 to 1937, he primarily played second base for teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, and he is known for his impressive batting average of .358, which ranks among the highest in the sport. Hornsby was a two-time National League Most Valuable Player and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1942.