Specs Toporcer
| Specs Toporcer | |
|---|---|
Toporcer in 1921 | |
| Infielder | |
| Born: February 9, 1899 New York, New York, U.S. | |
| Died: May 17, 1989 (aged 90) Huntington Station, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 13, 1921, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 2, 1928, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .279 |
| Home runs | 9 |
| Runs batted in | 151 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
George Toporcer (born Toporczer; February 9, 1899 – May 17, 1989) was an American professional baseball player and executive. He served primarily as a utility infielder during his eight seasons in Major League Baseball, playing for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1921 through 1928. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed and was listed as 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall and 165 pounds (75 kg). Toporcer is widely considered as the first major league baseball position player to wear eyeglasses on the playing field. The distinction gained Toporcer his nickname, "Specs".