Hank Erickson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American baseball player
Date of Birth: 11-Dec-1907
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 13-Dec-1964
Profession: baseball player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Hank Erickson
- Henry Nels "Hank" Erickson (November 11, 1907 – December 13, 1964) was a professional baseball catcher.
- Erickson spent seven seasons in professional baseball, one of which was in Major League Baseball with the Cincinnati Reds.
- Over his major league career, Erickson batted .261 with nine runs, 23 hits, three doubles, two triples, one home run, and four runs batted in (RBIs) in 37 games.
- His only season in the majors was cut short because of injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. In six minor league seasons (1931–1934, 1936–1937), Erickson batted .265 with 333 hits, 49 doubles, 20 triples, and five home runs in 402 games.
- He played for three teams in the minors; the Double-A Louisville Colonels of the American Association, the Double-A Toronto Maple Leafs of the International League, and the Class-A Waterloo Reds of the Western League.
- During his career, Erickson had the nickname "Popeye".
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