Glenn Mackerras

Glenn Mackerras was a professional baseball player in New Libertaria. He played the position of shortstop. He was born in the North Zealand Agricultural District on September 29, 1916. Mackerras died in 2009 at the age of 92.

Mackerras was drafted by the Commerce Park Gladiators in 1933, being taken 2nd in the third round and being drafted 34th overall. Mackerras would sign an extension with the Gladiators in 1940 before leaving Commerce Park to sign as a free agent with South Zealand. In 1943, he would begin his long and storied run with Wanganui, a team he played with until his release in 1954. Mackerras would sign with Sydney for ƒ72,000 per year. Mackerras would finish his career with the North Lambton Athletics before his unconditional release and retirement in 1958.

Mackerras was named to the New Libertaria Baseball Hall Of Fame on the first ballot in 1964, receiving 99 percent of the vote. Mackerras was named to the All Star Team on 13 occasions as well as accumulating 13 Gold Glove Awards, being considered one of the game’s greatest defensive players. Mackerras would win a World Championship with Wanagnui in 1950. During his career, Mackerras would set the career record for runs scored with 2273.