Doc Cramer was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 20 seasons. He was known for his speed and his ability to hit for a high average. Cramer played for several teams during his career, including the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees.
Cramer began his career in 1929 with the Philadelphia Athletics. He quickly established himself as a solid player, hitting .331 in his rookie season. He continued to play well for the Athletics over the next few years, helping the team win the American League pennant in 1930 and 1931.
In 1936, Cramer was traded to the Boston Red Sox. He played for the Red Sox for four seasons, hitting over .300 in each of those seasons. He was also a three-time All-Star during his time in Boston.
After his time with the Red Sox, Cramer played for the Washington Senators and the Detroit Tigers. He had a solid season with the Senators in 1940, hitting .340 and leading the league in hits. He also helped the Tigers win the American League pennant in 1945.
Cramer finished his career with the New York Yankees in 1948. He played in a limited role for the Yankees, but was still able to hit .296 in 51 games.
Overall, Cramer had a successful career in the Major Leagues. He finished with a career batting average of .296 and had over 2,700 hits. He was also known for his durability, playing in over 2,000 games during his career. Cramer was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2000.
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