What is Olaf Henriksen's full name?
Olaf Henriksen
Olaf Henriksen nickname(s):
Swede
Olaf Henriksen date of birth:
April 26, 1888
How old was Olaf Henriksen when died?
74
Where was Olaf Henriksen born?
Kirkerup, Denmark
When did Olaf Henriksen die?
October 17, 1962
Where did Olaf Henriksen die?
Norwood, MA
How tall is Olaf Henriksen?
5' 7" (170 cm)
How much does Olaf Henriksen weigh?
158 lbs (71.7 kg)
What is Olaf Henriksen nationality?
Danish
What is Olaf Henriksen's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Olaf Henriksen (April 26, 1888 – October 7, 1962) was a Major League Baseball outfielder who remains to date the only Danish-born person ever to play in the major leagues. He played seven seasons (1911–17) for the Boston Red Sox (then also known as the Boston Americans) as a teammate of Hall of Famers Babe Ruth and Tris Speaker, among others, and he played a role in three World Series victories, namely in 1912, 1915 and 1916.