Hank Ruszkowski

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Given name: Henry Alexander Ruszkowski
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Catcher
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 190 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Nov 10, 1925 in Cleveland, OH
Died: May 31, 2000 in Cleveland, OH (74 years old)
Debut: Sep 26, 1944

Henry Alexander Ruszkowski (November 10, 1925 – May 31, 2000) was an American professional baseball player. A catcher, he appeared in 40 Major League games over parts of three seasons for the Cleveland Indians (1944–1945; 1947). Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 190 pounds (86 kg), Ruszkowski batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

During his Major League career, Ruszkowski was a .238 hitter (20-for-84) with three home runs, two doubles and a .310 on-base percentage. He also played seven minor league seasons between 1944 and 1954, appearing in 298 games.

Ruszkowski died in his native Cleveland at the age of 74.