Major League Heinie's
"Heinie" was a popular nickname for German baseball players in the early part of the 20th Century. Beckendorf was one of 22 Major League Heinie's in the first half of the 20th century. They include Heinie Manush, Heinie Groh, Heinie Zimmerman, and Heinie Schuble. In the 60-plus years since the end of World War II, there has not been a single Heinie in Major League Baseball.
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