Harold Joseph Traynor, better known as Pie Traynor, was a professional baseball player who had a long and successful career in the sport. He was born in Framer, Pennsylvania in 1898 and began his professional career in 1920 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Traynor quickly became one of the most respected and talented players in the game, and was known for his strong defensive play at the third base position. He was a seven-time All-Star, and won the National League batting title in 1930.

Traynor was also an excellent hitter, and he finished his career with a .320 batting average and over 2,000 hits. He was also a three-time leader in RBIs and a two-time leader in doubles. He was a member of the Pirates team that won the World Series in 1925, and his career batting average of .320 is still the highest in Pirates history.

Traynor was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1948, and his number 20 was retired by the Pirates in 1972. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in Pirates history, and his legacy lives on in the form of the Pie Traynor Award, which is presented annually to the best defensive third baseman in the National League. Traynor's career was one of the most successful in baseball history, and he is remembered as one of the greatest players of his era.

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