1952 Event Harry Heilmann and Paul Waner elected to Baseball Hall of Fame 1951 Death Harry Heilmann, baseball hall of famer outfielder (Det), dies at 56 1931 Event Eddie Collins and Harry Heilmann, retire from baseball 1925 Event Harry Heilmann's 6 hits edges Ty Cobb .393 to .389 as batting champ 1924 Birthday Harald Heilmann, composer 1923 Event Harry Heilmann goes 2-for-2, sit out rest of season, except for a pinch single on final day, hitting .403 1894 Birthday Harry Heilmann, born in San Francisco, California, baseball hall of famer outfielder, Detroit