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Originally Posted by infieldfly
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Thank you for the Ehrhardt image.
Attached is a 1924 image of Howie Shanks with the Boston Red Sox.
Shanks is known primarily for his 11 years with the Washington Senators. In 1923 he joined the Boston Red Sox and took over as the starting third baseman. In 1924 he was reduced to a back-up role. He finished his career with the 1925 New York Yankees, appearing in 66 games.
He joined the Washington Senators in 1912 and became the starting left fielder appearing in 116 games. Through the 1916 season he maintained that starting role until becoming the starting shortstop in 1917. In1918 he did not make a single appearance at short becoming a utilityman with his time shared mainly between left field and second base. He reverted to the starting shortstop in 1919. From 1920 onwards he was known as a third baseman.
1921 was undoubtedly Shanks's most productive season. He led the American League with 18 triples. His total base accumulation was 85 higher than his second best season. He hit over .300 for the only time in his career. He led the League in fielding percentage at third base. He also set career highs in runs batted in and slugging percentage and for the only time in his career attained an OPS+ in excess of 100.