Walt Alston
Walter Emmons Alston
Born: December 1, 1911, Venice, Ohio
Died: October 1, 1984, Oxford, Ohio
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For:
St. Louis Cardinals (1936)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1983
Biography:
Always displaying a calm, professional demeanor, the unflappable
Walter Alston managed the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 23 seasons, winning seven National League pennants and four World Series championships. His squads would win 2,040 games during his tenure, the seventh highest win total among major league managers. He helped to establish a Dodger Way which many of his former players later used to become successful managers themselves
W L G
2040 1613 3658
Born: December 1, 1911, Venice, Ohio
Died: October 1, 1984, Oxford, Ohio
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For:
St. Louis Cardinals (1936)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1983
Biography:
Always displaying a calm, professional demeanor, the unflappable
Walter Alston managed the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers for 23 seasons, winning seven National League pennants and four World Series championships. His squads would win 2,040 games during his tenure, the seventh highest win total among major league managers. He helped to establish a Dodger Way which many of his former players later used to become successful managers themselves
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2040 1613 3658
Jocko Conlan
John Bertrand Conlan
Born: December 6, 1899, Chicago, Illinois
Died: April 16, 1989, Scottsdale, Arizona
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1974
Biography:
Jocko Conlan became an umpire by accident. When Red Ormsby was overcome by the heat while umpiring a 1935 game between the White Sox and Browns. Conlan, an outfielder with the Chisox, was asked to fill in. The following year he launched his new career. A polka-dot tie, balloon chest protector and quick grin became his trademarks. Conlan won the respect of players and managers alike with his hustle, accuracy and fairness. He also umpired in five World Series.
AVG G AB R H RBI SB
.263 128 365 55 96 31 5
Born: December 6, 1899, Chicago, Illinois
Died: April 16, 1989, Scottsdale, Arizona
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1974
Biography:
Jocko Conlan became an umpire by accident. When Red Ormsby was overcome by the heat while umpiring a 1935 game between the White Sox and Browns. Conlan, an outfielder with the Chisox, was asked to fill in. The following year he launched his new career. A polka-dot tie, balloon chest protector and quick grin became his trademarks. Conlan won the respect of players and managers alike with his hustle, accuracy and fairness. He also umpired in five World Series.
AVG G AB R H RBI SB
.263 128 365 55 96 31 5
Bill Dickey
William Malcolm Dickey
Born: June 6, 1907, Bastrop, Louisiana
Died: November 12, 1993, Little Rock, Arkansas
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: New York Yankees (1928-1943, 1946)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1954
Biography:
As famed sportswriter Dan Daniel once said, "Bill Dickey isn't just a catcher, he's a ballclub." A key performer for the Yankees on eight American League pennant-winners and seven World Series champions, the expert handler of pitchers with the deadly accurate throwing arm was also a clutch hitter, batting over .300 in 10 of his first 11 full seasons. Known for his durability, he set an American League record by catching 100 or more games 13 years in a row. He finished his 17-year career with a .313 batting average.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.313 1789 6300 930 1969 202 1209 36
Born: June 6, 1907, Bastrop, Louisiana
Died: November 12, 1993, Little Rock, Arkansas
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: New York Yankees (1928-1943, 1946)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1954
Biography:
As famed sportswriter Dan Daniel once said, "Bill Dickey isn't just a catcher, he's a ballclub." A key performer for the Yankees on eight American League pennant-winners and seven World Series champions, the expert handler of pitchers with the deadly accurate throwing arm was also a clutch hitter, batting over .300 in 10 of his first 11 full seasons. Known for his durability, he set an American League record by catching 100 or more games 13 years in a row. He finished his 17-year career with a .313 batting average.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.313 1789 6300 930 1969 202 1209 36
Don Drysdale
Donald Scott Drysdale
Born: July 23, 1936, Van Nuys, California
Died: July 3, 1993, Montreal,
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Dodgers (1956-1957), Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-1969)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1984
Biography:
Don Drysdale teamed with Sandy Koufax during the 1960s to form one of the most dominating pitching duos in history. The ferocious hurler used brushback pitches and a sidearm fastball to intimidate batters, and his 154 hit batsmen remain a modern National League record. Drysdale won 25 games and the Cy Young Award in 1962, and set a record with 58 consecutive scoreless innings in 1968. In 1965, the all-around athlete was the Dodgers' only .300 hitter, and in two separate seasons he hit seven home runs, tying the National League record.
ERA W L G IP SO BB
2.95 209 166 518 3432 2486 855
Born: July 23, 1936, Van Nuys, California
Died: July 3, 1993, Montreal,
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Dodgers (1956-1957), Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-1969)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1984
Biography:
Don Drysdale teamed with Sandy Koufax during the 1960s to form one of the most dominating pitching duos in history. The ferocious hurler used brushback pitches and a sidearm fastball to intimidate batters, and his 154 hit batsmen remain a modern National League record. Drysdale won 25 games and the Cy Young Award in 1962, and set a record with 58 consecutive scoreless innings in 1968. In 1965, the all-around athlete was the Dodgers' only .300 hitter, and in two separate seasons he hit seven home runs, tying the National League record.
ERA W L G IP SO BB
2.95 209 166 518 3432 2486 855
Bob Feller
Robert William Andrew Feller
Born: November 3, 1918, Van Meter, Iowa
Died: December 15, 2010, Cleveland, Ohio
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Cleveland Indians (1936-1941, 1945-1956)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1962
Biography:
Bob Feller's blazing fastball set the standard against which all of his successors have been judged. Rapid Robert spent his entire 18-year career with Cleveland, amassing 266 victories and 2,581 strikeouts, while leading the league in strikeouts seven times. He missed nearly four full seasons in his prime serving his country during World War II, for which he was decorated with five campaign ribbons studded with eight battle stars. Fresh from high school, Feller struck out 17 Athletics in 1936. The fireballer authored three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters while winning 20 or more games six times.
ERA W L G IP SO BB
3.25 266 162 570 3828 2581 1764
Born: November 3, 1918, Van Meter, Iowa
Died: December 15, 2010, Cleveland, Ohio
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Cleveland Indians (1936-1941, 1945-1956)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1962
Biography:
Bob Feller's blazing fastball set the standard against which all of his successors have been judged. Rapid Robert spent his entire 18-year career with Cleveland, amassing 266 victories and 2,581 strikeouts, while leading the league in strikeouts seven times. He missed nearly four full seasons in his prime serving his country during World War II, for which he was decorated with five campaign ribbons studded with eight battle stars. Fresh from high school, Feller struck out 17 Athletics in 1936. The fireballer authored three no-hitters and 12 one-hitters while winning 20 or more games six times.
ERA W L G IP SO BB
3.25 266 162 570 3828 2581 1764
Rick Ferrell
Richard Benjamin Ferrell
Born: October 12, 1905, Durham, North Carolina
Died: July 27, 1995, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: St. Louis Browns (1929-1933, 1941-1943), Boston Red Sox (1933-1937), Washington Senators (1937-1941, 1944-1945, 1947)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1984
Biography:
A strong and durable receiver, Rick Ferrell retired having caught more games than any other American Leaguer (1,806), a record that lasted over 40 years. A defensive standout with a strong throwing arm, he had a knack for handling the knuckler, which was the out-pitch of four Senators starters. The North Carolina farm boy hit .281 lifetime and better than .300 four times during his 18-year career. Connie Mack's respect for him was so great that Ferrell caught all nine innings of the first All-Star game in 1933.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.281 1884 6028 687 1692 28 734 29
Born: October 12, 1905, Durham, North Carolina
Died: July 27, 1995, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: St. Louis Browns (1929-1933, 1941-1943), Boston Red Sox (1933-1937), Washington Senators (1937-1941, 1944-1945, 1947)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1984
Biography:
A strong and durable receiver, Rick Ferrell retired having caught more games than any other American Leaguer (1,806), a record that lasted over 40 years. A defensive standout with a strong throwing arm, he had a knack for handling the knuckler, which was the out-pitch of four Senators starters. The North Carolina farm boy hit .281 lifetime and better than .300 four times during his 18-year career. Connie Mack's respect for him was so great that Ferrell caught all nine innings of the first All-Star game in 1933.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.281 1884 6028 687 1692 28 734 29
Monte Irvin
Monford Merrill Irvin
Born: February 25, 1919, Columbia, Alabama
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Newark Eagles (1937-1942, 1945-1948), New York Giants (1949-1955), Chicago Cubs (1956)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Negro Leagues Committee: 1973
Biography:
One of the finest African-American players in the years preceding integration, Monte Irvin fashioned a career of dual excellence in both the Negro leagues and the Major Leagues. A high-average hitter with some power, he provided a potent bat in a Newark Eagles lineup that also included legends Willie Wells, Biz Mackey and Mule Suttles. The well-spoken and dignified Irvin joined the National League in 1949 and was a key contributor to two Giants pennant-winners, batting .458 in the 1951 World Series.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.293 764 2499 366 731 99 443 28
Born: February 25, 1919, Columbia, Alabama
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Newark Eagles (1937-1942, 1945-1948), New York Giants (1949-1955), Chicago Cubs (1956)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Negro Leagues Committee: 1973
Biography:
One of the finest African-American players in the years preceding integration, Monte Irvin fashioned a career of dual excellence in both the Negro leagues and the Major Leagues. A high-average hitter with some power, he provided a potent bat in a Newark Eagles lineup that also included legends Willie Wells, Biz Mackey and Mule Suttles. The well-spoken and dignified Irvin joined the National League in 1949 and was a key contributor to two Giants pennant-winners, batting .458 in the 1951 World Series.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.293 764 2499 366 731 99 443 28
George Kell
George Clyde Kell
Born: August 23, 1922, Swifton, Arkansas
Died: March 24, 2009, Swifton, Arkansas
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Philadelphia A's (1943-1946), Detroit Tigers (1946-1952), Boston Red Sox (1952-1954), Chicago White Sox (1954-1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-1957)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1983
Biography:
George Kell worked diligently at all facets of the game, relying on constant practice to become a solid hitter and a sure-handed fielder. He batted over .300 nine times and topped American League third basemen in fielding percentage five times. Utilizing a strong and accurate throwing arm, Kell led the league in double plays two times, assists four times and in putouts twice. In 1949, Kell dramatically captured the American League batting title when he edged out Ted Williams by less than two ten-thousandths of a point, .34291 to .34276.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.306 1795 6702 881 2054 78 870 51
Born: August 23, 1922, Swifton, Arkansas
Died: March 24, 2009, Swifton, Arkansas
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Philadelphia A's (1943-1946), Detroit Tigers (1946-1952), Boston Red Sox (1952-1954), Chicago White Sox (1954-1956), Baltimore Orioles (1956-1957)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1983
Biography:
George Kell worked diligently at all facets of the game, relying on constant practice to become a solid hitter and a sure-handed fielder. He batted over .300 nine times and topped American League third basemen in fielding percentage five times. Utilizing a strong and accurate throwing arm, Kell led the league in double plays two times, assists four times and in putouts twice. In 1949, Kell dramatically captured the American League batting title when he edged out Ted Williams by less than two ten-thousandths of a point, .34291 to .34276.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.306 1795 6702 881 2054 78 870 51
Harmon Killebrew
Harmon Clayton Killebrew
Born: June 29, 1936, Payette, Idaho
Died: May 17, 2011, Scottsdale, Arizona
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Washington Senators (1954-1960), Minnesota Twins (1961-1974), Kansas City Royals (1975)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1984
Biography:
Although quiet and soft-spoken, Harmon Killebrew epitomized raw power. He hit an astounding 573 career round-trippers, surpassed only by Babe Ruth among American League sluggers. Over his 22-year career with the Senators, Twins and Royals, he tied or led the league in home runs six times, belted 40 or more on eight occasions and knocked in 100 or more runs nine times. Killer won the American League MVP Award in 1969, when he led the league in home runs, RBIs, walks and on-base percentage.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.256 2435 8147 1283 2086 573 1584 19
Born: June 29, 1936, Payette, Idaho
Died: May 17, 2011, Scottsdale, Arizona
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Washington Senators (1954-1960), Minnesota Twins (1961-1974), Kansas City Royals (1975)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1984
Biography:
Although quiet and soft-spoken, Harmon Killebrew epitomized raw power. He hit an astounding 573 career round-trippers, surpassed only by Babe Ruth among American League sluggers. Over his 22-year career with the Senators, Twins and Royals, he tied or led the league in home runs six times, belted 40 or more on eight occasions and knocked in 100 or more runs nine times. Killer won the American League MVP Award in 1969, when he led the league in home runs, RBIs, walks and on-base percentage.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.256 2435 8147 1283 2086 573 1584 19
Sandy Koufax
Sanford Koufax
Born: December 30, 1935, Brooklyn, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Played For: Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1955-1966)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1972
Biography:
After Sandy Koufax finally tamed his blazing fastball, he enjoyed
a five-year stretch as perhaps the most dominating pitcher in the game's
history. He won 25 games three times, captured five straight ERA titles and set a new standard with 382 strikeouts in 1965. His fastball and devastating curve enabled him to pitch no-hitters in four consecutive seasons, culminating with a perfect game in 1965. He posted a 0.95 ERA in four career World Series, leading the Dodgers to three championships.
ERA W L G IP SO BB
2.76 165 87 397 2325 2396 817
Born: December 30, 1935, Brooklyn, New York
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Played For: Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1955-1966)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1972
Biography:
After Sandy Koufax finally tamed his blazing fastball, he enjoyed
a five-year stretch as perhaps the most dominating pitcher in the game's
history. He won 25 games three times, captured five straight ERA titles and set a new standard with 382 strikeouts in 1965. His fastball and devastating curve enabled him to pitch no-hitters in four consecutive seasons, culminating with a perfect game in 1965. He posted a 0.95 ERA in four career World Series, leading the Dodgers to three championships.
ERA W L G IP SO BB
2.76 165 87 397 2325 2396 817
Al Lopez
Alfonso Ramon Lopez
Born: August 20, 1908, Tampa, Florida
Died: October 30, 2005, Tampa, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Robins, Dodgers (1928-1935), Boston Braves (1936-1940), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940-1946), Cleveland Indians (1947)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1977
Biography:
A solid major league catcher whose record of 1,918 games caught stood for more than 40 years, Al Lopez later found great success as manager of the Indians and White Sox. From 1951 to 1959, his teams - always known as overachievers - won two pennants and finished second to the Yankees the other seven years. His 1954 Indians won 111 games, an American League record that lasted 44 years, and in 1959 he led the Go-Go White Sox to their first pennant since 1919.
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1422 1026 2459
Born: August 20, 1908, Tampa, Florida
Died: October 30, 2005, Tampa, Florida
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Robins, Dodgers (1928-1935), Boston Braves (1936-1940), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940-1946), Cleveland Indians (1947)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1977
Biography:
A solid major league catcher whose record of 1,918 games caught stood for more than 40 years, Al Lopez later found great success as manager of the Indians and White Sox. From 1951 to 1959, his teams - always known as overachievers - won two pennants and finished second to the Yankees the other seven years. His 1954 Indians won 111 games, an American League record that lasted 44 years, and in 1959 he led the Go-Go White Sox to their first pennant since 1919.
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1422 1026 2459
Mickey Mantle
Mickey Charles Mantle
Born: October 20, 1931, Spavinaw, Oklahoma
Died: August 13, 1995, Dallas, Texas
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Played For: New York Yankees (1951-1968)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1974
Biography:
Mickey Mantle was a star from the start, parlaying a talent for the game and boyish good looks into iconic status. In spite of a series of devastating injuries, Mantle accumulated a long list of impressive accomplishments, finishing his 18-year career with 536 home runs and a .298 batting average. The switch-hitting Commerce Comet won three MVP Awards (1956, '57, '62) and a Triple Crown (1956). He contributed to 12 pennants and seven World Series titles in his first 14 seasons while establishing numerous World Series records, including most home runs (18).
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.298 2401 8102 1677 2415 536 1509 153
Born: October 20, 1931, Spavinaw, Oklahoma
Died: August 13, 1995, Dallas, Texas
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Played For: New York Yankees (1951-1968)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1974
Biography:
Mickey Mantle was a star from the start, parlaying a talent for the game and boyish good looks into iconic status. In spite of a series of devastating injuries, Mantle accumulated a long list of impressive accomplishments, finishing his 18-year career with 536 home runs and a .298 batting average. The switch-hitting Commerce Comet won three MVP Awards (1956, '57, '62) and a Triple Crown (1956). He contributed to 12 pennants and seven World Series titles in his first 14 seasons while establishing numerous World Series records, including most home runs (18).
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.298 2401 8102 1677 2415 536 1509 153
Eddie Mathews
Edwin Lee Mathews
Born: October 13, 1931, Texarkana, Texas
Died: February 18, 2001, La Jolla, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: Boston Braves (1952), Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965), Atlanta Braves (1966), Houston Astros (1967), Detroit Tigers (1967-1968)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1978
Biography:
A feared left-handed slugger, Eddie Mathews became the seventh player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs, finishing his career with 512. He walloped more than 30 round-trippers nine years in a row. In 1953, his 47 homers for the Milwaukee Braves led the National League and established a single-season record for third basemen that lasted 27 years. A member of two world championship teams, Mathews was the first athlete featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.271 2391 8537 1509 2315 512 1453 68
Born: October 13, 1931, Texarkana, Texas
Died: February 18, 2001, La Jolla, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: Boston Braves (1952), Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965), Atlanta Braves (1966), Houston Astros (1967), Detroit Tigers (1967-1968)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1978
Biography:
A feared left-handed slugger, Eddie Mathews became the seventh player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs, finishing his career with 512. He walloped more than 30 round-trippers nine years in a row. In 1953, his 47 homers for the Milwaukee Braves led the National League and established a single-season record for third basemen that lasted 27 years. A member of two world championship teams, Mathews was the first athlete featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.271 2391 8537 1509 2315 512 1453 68
Willie Mays
Willie Howard Mays
Born: May 6, 1931, Westfield, Alabama
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Birmingham Black Barons (1948-1950), New York
Giants (1951-1957), San Francisco Giants (1958-1972), New York Mets (1972-1973)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1979
Biography:
Willie Mays, the Say Hey Kid, played with enthusiasm and
exuberance while excelling in all phases of the game -- hitting for average and power, fielding, throwing and baserunning. His staggering career statistics include 3,283 hits and 660 home runs. The Giants superstar earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1951 and two MVP Awards. He accumulated 12 Gold Gloves, played in a record-tying 24 All-Star games and participated in four World Series. His catch of Vic Wertz's deep fly in the '54 Series remains one of baseball's most memorable moments.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.302 2992 10881 2062 3283 660 1903 338
Born: May 6, 1931, Westfield, Alabama
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Birmingham Black Barons (1948-1950), New York
Giants (1951-1957), San Francisco Giants (1958-1972), New York Mets (1972-1973)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1979
Biography:
Willie Mays, the Say Hey Kid, played with enthusiasm and
exuberance while excelling in all phases of the game -- hitting for average and power, fielding, throwing and baserunning. His staggering career statistics include 3,283 hits and 660 home runs. The Giants superstar earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1951 and two MVP Awards. He accumulated 12 Gold Gloves, played in a record-tying 24 All-Star games and participated in four World Series. His catch of Vic Wertz's deep fly in the '54 Series remains one of baseball's most memorable moments.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.302 2992 10881 2062 3283 660 1903 338
Pee Wee Reese
Harold Henry Reese
Born: July 23, 1918, Ekron, Kentucky
Died: August 14, 1999, Louisville, Kentucky
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1942, 1946-1957), Los Angeles Dodgers (1958)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1984
Biography:
The captain of the dominating Dodgers teams of the 1950s, scrappy
Pee Wee Reese was a quiet force both on the field and in the clubhouse. An outstanding defensive player, he led the National League in putouts four times, double plays twice and fielding percentage and assists once each. For almost a decade, he and Jackie Robinson formed one of baseball's top double-play combinations. Reese led Brooklyn to seven pennants in his 16 seasons, his final
year coming in Los Angeles, and never missed an inning of the seven World Series in which he participated.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.269 2166 8058 1338 2170 126 885 232
Born: July 23, 1918, Ekron, Kentucky
Died: August 14, 1999, Louisville, Kentucky
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1942, 1946-1957), Los Angeles Dodgers (1958)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1984
Biography:
The captain of the dominating Dodgers teams of the 1950s, scrappy
Pee Wee Reese was a quiet force both on the field and in the clubhouse. An outstanding defensive player, he led the National League in putouts four times, double plays twice and fielding percentage and assists once each. For almost a decade, he and Jackie Robinson formed one of baseball's top double-play combinations. Reese led Brooklyn to seven pennants in his 16 seasons, his final
year coming in Los Angeles, and never missed an inning of the seven World Series in which he participated.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.269 2166 8058 1338 2170 126 885 232
Red Schoendienst
Albert Fred Schoendienst
Born: February 2, 1923, Germantown, Illinois
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Played For: St. Louis Cardinals (1945-1956, 1961-1963), New York Giants (1956-1957), Milwaukee Braves (1957-1960)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1989
Biography:
Credited by his roommate Stan Musial as "having the greatest pair of hands I've ever seen," Albert Red Schoendienst forged a 19-year career as a sleek second baseman with the Cardinals, Giants and Braves, earning 10 All-Star selections. He led the National League in fielding percentage six times and also hit .300 or better on seven occasions. As a manager, he twice piloted the Redbirds to the World Series. As a rookie in 1945, he led the league in stolen bases. He wore a Major League uniform as a player, coach or manager for eight decades.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.289 2216 8479 1223 2449 84 773 89
Born: February 2, 1923, Germantown, Illinois
Bats: Both
Throws: Right
Played For: St. Louis Cardinals (1945-1956, 1961-1963), New York Giants (1956-1957), Milwaukee Braves (1957-1960)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee: 1989
Biography:
Credited by his roommate Stan Musial as "having the greatest pair of hands I've ever seen," Albert Red Schoendienst forged a 19-year career as a sleek second baseman with the Cardinals, Giants and Braves, earning 10 All-Star selections. He led the National League in fielding percentage six times and also hit .300 or better on seven occasions. As a manager, he twice piloted the Redbirds to the World Series. As a rookie in 1945, he led the league in stolen bases. He wore a Major League uniform as a player, coach or manager for eight decades.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.289 2216 8479 1223 2449 84 773 89
Duke Snider
Edwin Donald Snider
Born: September 19, 1926, Los Angeles, California
Died: February 27, 2011, Escondido, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1957), Los Angeles Dodgers
(1958-1962), New York Mets (1963), San Francisco Giants (1964)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1980
Biography:
A graceful center fielder with a picture-perfect swing,
Duke Snider was the biggest bat in the Brooklyn Dodgers' potent lineup of the 1950s. He hit 40 or more homers five consecutive times and led all batters in home runs and RBIs during the '50s. The Duke of Flatbush hit four homers in two different World Series (1952 and '55), clouting a total of 11 Series home runs and 26 Series RBIs.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.295 2143 7161 1259 2116 407 1333 99
Born: September 19, 1926, Los Angeles, California
Died: February 27, 2011, Escondido, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1957), Los Angeles Dodgers
(1958-1962), New York Mets (1963), San Francisco Giants (1964)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1980
Biography:
A graceful center fielder with a picture-perfect swing,
Duke Snider was the biggest bat in the Brooklyn Dodgers' potent lineup of the 1950s. He hit 40 or more homers five consecutive times and led all batters in home runs and RBIs during the '50s. The Duke of Flatbush hit four homers in two different World Series (1952 and '55), clouting a total of 11 Series home runs and 26 Series RBIs.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.295 2143 7161 1259 2116 407 1333 99
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel Williams
Born: August 30, 1918, San Diego, California
Died: July 5, 2002, Inverness, Florida
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: Boston Red Sox (1939-1942, 1946-1960)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1966
Biography:
The Red Sox's Ted Williams was one of baseball's greatest hitters. Combining keen vision with quick wrists and a scientific approach to hitting, he set numerous batting records despite missing nearly five full seasons due to military service and two major injuries. His accomplishments include a .406 season in 1941, two Triple Crowns, two MVPs, six American League batting championships, 521 home runs, a lifetime average of .344, 17 All-Star game selections and universal reverence.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.344 2292 7706 1798 2654 521 1839 24
Born: August 30, 1918, San Diego, California
Died: July 5, 2002, Inverness, Florida
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Played For: Boston Red Sox (1939-1942, 1946-1960)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers: 1966
Biography:
The Red Sox's Ted Williams was one of baseball's greatest hitters. Combining keen vision with quick wrists and a scientific approach to hitting, he set numerous batting records despite missing nearly five full seasons due to military service and two major injuries. His accomplishments include a .406 season in 1941, two Triple Crowns, two MVPs, six American League batting championships, 521 home runs, a lifetime average of .344, 17 All-Star game selections and universal reverence.
AVG G AB R H HR RBI SB
.344 2292 7706 1798 2654 521 1839 24