• Went 0/1 in his MLB debut, a 5-3 loss to the Boston Braves (7/30/1933)
• In 10 MLB seasons with the New York Giants, was selected to play in 4 consecutive All-Star Games (1938-41)
• Was a Top 10 candidate for National League MVP in 1939 and 1940
• Appeared in starting lineup that featured an all-time record of four Jews (New York Giants, 9/21/1941)
• Hit for cycle via inside-the-park home run (6/15/1940)
• Ranked 47th all-time among MLB catchers in percentage of runners caught stealing (46.9%)
• Younger brother of fellow MLB catcher Ike Danning

For more information

• Baseball-Reference page
• Jewish Baseball Museum bio
• Baseball cards
• SABR bio