GENE BAKER

Former Kansas City Monarchs Gene Baker and Ernie Banks debuted together as the Cubs' double-play combination on September 14, 1953.

A shortstop stuck playing second base, Baker led N.L. second sackers in errors his first three seasons. In 1961 he was named manager of the Batavia, N.Y. minor league team.

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