Birthplace: Chartiers, Pennsylvania

Career: 1897-1917

Claim to Fame: Honus was probably the best shortstop in major league history.

Teams: Louisville Colonels, Pittsburgh Pirates

In his career, Honus played everywhere but catcher. He was a versatile player. Honus played in the first World Series ever, in 1903. His original baseball cards are worth from $100,000 to $500,000.

Honus Wagner was one of the first five players elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.