Alex Kampouris
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Alexis William Kampouris (November 13, 1912 - May 29, 1993), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a 2nd baseman from 1934–1939 and 1941-1943.
Miscellaneous facts
- Kampouris is considered to be the first ever Major Leaguer of Greek descent.
- On May 9, 1937, Kampouris hits 3 home runs in one game for the Reds against the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. - On August 13, 1937, Kampouris is honored at Wrigley FieldWrigley FieldWrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
by the Chicago Hellenic Society as a visiting member of the Reds. He was given a car and praised before the game, only to commit three errors in one inning against the Cubs that day.