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Honus-John Peter Wagner. He was known as the "Flying Dutchman".
Honus Wagner debuted on July 19, 1897, playing for the Louisville Colonels at Eclipse Park II; he played his final game on September 17, 1917, playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field.
The Major League Baseball Hall of Fame began in 1936 by the Baseball Writers Association of America with five players voted in: Ty Cobb Honus Wagner Babe Ruth Christy Mathewson Walter Johnson
Yes, Honus Wagner did have a sporting goods company, producing all types of equipment. I believe it was based in Pitssburgh where he played and coached for many years.
Honus Wagner played before numbers were on uniforms. He did not have a uniform number.