Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | February 9, 1926 |
Birth Place | York, PA |
Age | 94 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Jul 7, 1983 (age 57) |
Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Net worth: $13 Million (2024)
About
Four-time MLB All-Star who played on six teams during his 17-year career.
Before Fame
He served in World War II before beginning his baseball career in 1947.
Trivia
He was stricken with polio in 1955, but was able to continue his baseball career the following season.
Family Life
He married his wife Lucille, and together they ran a Detroit-area charity golf tournament to support the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
Associated With
He hit the ball that led to the famous catch made by Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays in the 1954 World Series.