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195 Persons in the National Baseball Hall of Fame:
Location:
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Web Site:
www.baseballhall.org
Years Active:
1936 to present
Addie Joss
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Adrian Joss
Also Known As:
The Human Hairpin
Nickname(s):
William Knight
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 12
,
1880
Death Date:
April 14
,
1911
Age at Death:
31, 2 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Woodland, Wisconsin, USA
Height:
6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm)
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Cleveland Bronchos
,
Cleveland Naps
. Died of tubercular meningitis.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
2006.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1978.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Al Kaline
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Albert William Kaline
Nickname(s):
Mr. Tiger
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19
,
1934
Age today:
84, 7 days before his 85
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Right fielder. Team
Detroit Tigers
.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1980.
Roberto Clemente Award
1973.
Hutch Award
1969.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1968.
Al Simmons
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Aloisius Szymanski
Nickname(s):
Bucketfoot Al
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 22
,
1902
Death Date:
May 26
,
1956
Age at Death:
54, 4 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder. Teams
Philadelphia Athletics
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Detroit Tigers
,
Washington Senators
,
Boston Braves
,
Cincinnati Reds
,
Boston Red Sox
.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1953.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1981.
Alan Trammell
baseball
,
manager
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alan Stuart Trammell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 21
,
1958
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Garden Grove, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop, then manaager, coach. Team
Detroit Tigers
then as manager, also at team
Arizona Diamondbacks
and first base coach at team
San Diego Padres
.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1998.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2018.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Alexander Cartwright
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alexander Joy Cartwright
Nickname(s):
Alick
father of baeball
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 17
,
1820
Death Date:
July 12
,
1892
Age at Death:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Disputed that he is a father of baseball. A founding member of the group
New York Knickerbockers Base Ball Club
in the 1840s. Died in the Kingdom of Hawai'i after introducing the game there.
Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1938.
Andre Dawson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Andre Nolan Dawson
Nickname(s):
The Hawk
Awesome Dawson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 10
,
1954
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder. Teams
Montreal Expos
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Boston Red Sox
,
Florida Marlins
.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2004.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Hutch Award
1994.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2010.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1977.
Arky Vaughan
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Floyd Vaughan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 9
,
1912
Death Date:
August 30
,
1952
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Clifty, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop, baseball team
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1985.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Babe Ruth
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Herman Ruth
Nickname(s):
the Babe
the Bambino
the Sultan of Swat
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 6
,
1895
Death Date:
August 16
,
1948
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher and outfielder with 714 home runs - considered the best player ever. Team
New York Yankees
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1936.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1949.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2018.
Bid McPhee
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Alexander McPhee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 1
,
1859
Death Date:
January 3
,
1943
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Massena, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Cincinnati Reds
. Considered the finest second baseman of the nineteenth century. Played barehanded defense until 1896.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2000.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
2002.
Bill Mazeroski
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Stanley Mazeroski
Nickname(s):
Maz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 5
,
1936
Age today:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Second baseman. Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
Babe Ruth Award
1960.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2001.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
2004.
Bill McKechnie
baseball
,
coach
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Boyd McKechnie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 7
,
1886
Death Date:
October 29
,
1965
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Third base, teams
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
Boston Braves
,
New York Yankees
,
Indianapolis Hoosiers/Newark Peppers
,
New York Giants
,
Cincinnati Reds
. Manager, teams
Newark Peppers
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Boston Braves/Boston Bees
,
Cincinnati Reds
.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1967.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1962.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1968.
Billy Williams
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Billy Leo Williams
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 15
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Whistler, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Left fielder. Teams
Chicago Cubs
,
Oakland Athletics
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1987.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1961.
Bob Feller
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert William Andrew Feller
Nickname(s):
Heater from Van Meter
Bullet Bob
Rapid Robert
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 3
,
1918
Death Date:
December 15
,
2010
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Van Meter, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for team
Cleveland Indians
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1962.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1957.
Bob Gibson
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Gibson
Nickname(s):
Hoot
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 9
,
1935
Age today:
84, 33 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
St. Louis Cardinals
from 1959-1975.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1996.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1981.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Cy Young Award
1968.
Cy Young Award
1970.
Babe Ruth Award
1964.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6352 Delmar Boulevard.
Bobby Cox
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Joseph Cox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 21
,
1941
Age today:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Third base, team
New York Yankees
. Managed teams
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Atlanta Braves
.
Braves Hall of Fame
2011.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2014.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1985.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1991.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
2004.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
2005.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bobby Wallace
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roderick John Wallace
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 4
,
1873
Death Date:
November 3
,
1960
Age at Death:
86, 1 day before his 87
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Infielder and pitcher, later scout. Teams
Cleveland Spiders
,
St. Louis Perfectos
,
St. Louis Browns
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1953.
Bowie Kuhn
baseball
,
lawyer
,
hall of fame
,
commissioner
Real/Birth Name:
Bowie Kent Kuhn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 28
,
1926
Death Date:
March 15
,
2007
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Tacoma Park, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Commissioner of Major League Baseball from February 4, 1969 to September 30, 1984.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2008.
Branch Rickey
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Wesley Branch Rickey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 20
,
1881
Death Date:
December 9
,
1965
Age at Death:
83, 11 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Portsmouth, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Invented the minor league farm system.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1967.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1985.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2009.
Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions
1995.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6631 Delmar Boulevard.
Brooks Robinson
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Human Vacuum Cleaner
Mr. Hoover
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 18
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Third baseman. Team
Baltimore Orioles
.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1978.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
1977.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1983.
Roberto Clemente Award
1972.
Babe Ruth Award
1970.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1966.
Bruce Sutter
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Bruce Sutter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 8
,
1953
Age today:
66, 27 days before his 67
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Relief pitcher. First or early user of the split-finger fastball. Teams
Chicago Cubs
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Atlanta Braves
.
Babe Ruth Award
1982.
Cy Young Award
1979.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2006.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Buck Leonard
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Walter Fenner Leonard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 8
,
1907
Death Date:
November 27
,
1997
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
First baseman, Negro Leagues teams
Brooklyn Royal Giants
,
Homestead Grays
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Bucky Harris
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley Raymond Harris
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 8
,
1896
Death Date:
November 8
,
1977
Age at Death:
81, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Port Jervis, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Second base. Teams
Washington Senators
,
Detroit Tigers
. As manager teams
Washington Senators
,
Detroit Tigers
,
Boston Red Sox
,
Philadelphia Phillies
,
New York Yankees
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1975.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Bud Selig
baseball
,
business
,
commissioner
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Allan Huber Selig Jr.
Nickname(s):
Bud
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 30
,
1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Baseball Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1992. Former owner of the team
Milwaukee Brewers
. Responsible for introduction of the wild card, interleague play, and the merging of the National and American leagues under the Office of the Commissioner.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
2001.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2002.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
2014.
Bullet Rogan
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Wilber Rogan
Also Known As:
Bullet Joe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 28
,
1893
Death Date:
March 4
,
1967
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher and outfielder for the team
Kansas City Monarchs
in the Negro baseball leagues.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1998.
Cal Hubbard
football
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Calvin Hubbard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 31
,
1900
Death Date:
October 17
,
1977
Age at Death:
76, 14 days before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Keytesville, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Tackle. NFL football teams
New York Giants
,
Green Bay Packers
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Later became an umpire in MLB. The only person in both national football and baseball halls.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1963.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1976.
College Football Hall of Fame
1962.
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
1970.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Cal Ripken Jr.
baseball
,
writer
,
columnist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr.
Also Known As:
Cal Ripken
Nickname(s):
Cal
Iron Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 24
,
1960
Age today:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA
Relationships:
son of
Cal Ripken Sr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Cal Ripken Sr.
Brief Facts:
Team
Baltimore Orioles
. Set record for consecutive games played.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2007.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1992.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
2003.
Roberto Clemente Award
1992.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1995.
Little League Hall of Excellence
1996.
American League Rookie of the Year Award
1982.
International League Hall of Fame
2011.
Candy Cummings
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Arthur Cummings
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 18
,
1848
Death Date:
May 16
,
1924
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Ware, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Credited as the inventor of the curve ball. Teams
New York Mutuals
,
Baltimore Canaries
,
Philadelphia White Stockings
,
Hartford Dark Blues
,
Cincinnati Reds
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1939.
Carl Hubbell
baseball
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Carl Owen Hubbell
Nickname(s):
The Meal Ticket
King Carl
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 22
,
1903
Death Date:
November 21
,
1988
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Carthage, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Known for screwball pitch. Team
New York Giants
. Director of player development for 35 years. Died from injuries in an auto accident.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1947.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Carl Yastrzemski
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Carl Michael Yastrzemski
Nickname(s):
Yaz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 22
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Southampton, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Boston Red Sox
.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1989.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Hutch Award
1967.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1967.
Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Carlton Fisk
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Carlton Ernest Fisk
Nickname(s):
Pudge
The Commander
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26
,
1947
Age today:
71, 14 days before his 72
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Bellows Falls, Vermont, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher. Teams
Boston Red Sox
,
Chicago White Sox
.
American League Rookie of the Year Award
1972.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1997.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2000.
Casey Stengel
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Dillon Stengel
Nickname(s):
The Old Perfessor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 30
,
1890
Death Date:
September 29
,
1975
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfield. Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
1912-1917. Best known as manager of team
New York Yankees
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1966.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1952.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
1981.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1976.
Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
Catfish Hunter
baseball
,
accident
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Augustus Hunter
Nickname(s):
Catfish
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 8
,
1946
Death Date:
September 9
,
1999
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Hertford, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Died following a fall down the stairs at his home. Suffered from ALS.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1987.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1974.
Cy Young Award
1974.
Chief Bender
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Albert Bender
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 5
,
1884
Death Date:
May 22
,
1954
Age at Death:
70, 17 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Chipewa tribe. Pitcher for team
Philadelphia Athletics
. Invented the slider ball, then called the "nickel curve".
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1953.
American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame
1972.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1991.
Chipper Jones
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Larry Wayne Jones Jr.
Nickname(s):
Chipper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 24
,
1972
Age today:
47
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
DeLand, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Atlanta Braves third baseman. Nickname from "Chip off the old block." His entire 19-year career on team
Atlanta Braves
.
Braves Hall of Fame
2013.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2018.
Christy Mathewson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Christopher Mathewson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 12
,
1880
Death Date:
October 7
,
1925
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Factoryville, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for teams
New York Giants
,
Cincinnati Reds
. In 1905 he pitched three shutouts in six days.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1936.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2007.
Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame
1979.
Chuck Klein
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Herbert Klein
Nickname(s):
Hoosier Hammer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 7
,
1904
Death Date:
March 28
,
1958
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Right fielder. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1980.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1980.
Connie Mack
manager
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Cornelius Alexander McGillicuddy
Nickname(s):
The Tall Tactician
Grand Old Man of Baseball.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 22
,
1862
Death Date:
February 8
,
1956
Age at Death:
93
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
East Brookfield, Massachusetts, USA
Height:
6 feet 2 inches (187.96 cm)
Relationships:
father of
Connie Mack II
grandfather of
Connie Mack III
great grandfather of
Connie Mack IV
father of
Earle Mack
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Connie Mack II
Connie Mack III
Connie Mack IV
Earle Mack
Brief Facts:
Catcher, teams
Washington Nationals
,
Buffalo Bisons
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Owner and manager of baseball team
Philadelphia Athletics
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1937.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2014.
Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame
2008.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1978.
Cool Papa Bell
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Thomas Nichols
Also Known As:
James Thomas Bell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 17
,
1903
Death Date:
March 7
,
1991
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Center field and pitcher, in Negro league baseball. Not known when he changed his name to Bell.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1974.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1995.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6265 Delmar Boulevard.
Craig Biggio
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Craig Alan Biggio
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 14
,
1965
Age today:
53, 2 days before his 54
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Smithtown, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Second baseman and catcher. Team
Houston Astros
.
Branch Rickey Award
1997.
Hutch Award
2005.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2015.
Roberto Clemente Award
2007.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cumberland Posey
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Cumberland Willis Posey Jr.
Nickname(s):
Cum
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 20
,
1890
Death Date:
March 28
,
1946
Age at Death:
55
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Homestead, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Homestead Grays
of the Negro Leagues, owner and player.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2006.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Curt Gowdy
sports analyst
,
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Curtis Edward Gowdy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 31
,
1919
Death Date:
February 20
,
2006
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Green River, Wyoming, USA
Brief Facts:
Covered the team
Boston Red Sox
.
International Conservation Hall of Fame
1973.
International Fishing Hall of Fame
1981.
Sportswriters and Broadcasters Hall of Fame
1984.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1984.
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame
1985.
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
1990.
Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame
1990.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1993.
Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
1994.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame
1998.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Wyoming Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame
2003.
Wyoming Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
2003.
Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame
2004.
National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
2005.
Rose Bowl Hall of Fame
2005.
Ford C Frick Award
1984.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1981.
Cy Young
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Denton True Young
Also Known As:
Dent Young
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 29
,
1867
Death Date:
November 4
,
1955
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Gilmore, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. An award for pitchers is named for him.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1937.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1951.
Damon Runyon
writer
,
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
boxing
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Damon Runyan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 4
,
1880
Death Date:
December 10
,
1946
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
International Boxing Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1967. Awarded the J.G. Taylor Spink Award for baseball journalism.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1964.
Dave Winfield
baseball
,
activist
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
David Mark Winfield
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 3
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Right fielder. Teams
San Diego Padres
,
New York Yankees
,
California Angels
,
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Minnesota Twins
,
Cleveland Indians
.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2001.
San Diego Padres Hall of Fame
2000.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2006.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1998.
Roberto Clemente Award
1994.
Branch Rickey Award
1992.
Babe Ruth Award
1992.
Dazzy Vance
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Arthur Vance
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 4
,
1891
Death Date:
February 16
,
1961
Age at Death:
69, 16 days before his 70
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Orient, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Brooklyn Robins
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1955.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1952.
Dennis Eckersley
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dennis Lee Eckersley
Nickname(s):
Eck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 3
,
1954
Age today:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Oakland, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Cleveland Indians
,
Boston Red Sox
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Oakland Athletics
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
2004.
Cy Young Award
1992.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2004.
Dizzy Dean
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jay Hanna Dean
Also Known As:
Jerome Hanna Dean
Jerome Herman Dean
Nickname(s):
Dizzy
Diz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 16
,
1910
Death Date:
July 17
,
1974
Age at Death:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Lucas, Arkansas, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Daffy Dean
Older than Daffy Dean by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Team
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Chicago Cubs
. His name and date and place of birth are controversial - multiple sources differ.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1953.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
1990.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1976.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6643 Delmar Boulevard.
Don Drysdale
baseball
,
hall of fame
,
actor
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Scott Drysdale
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 23
,
1936
Death Date:
July 3
,
1993
Age at Death:
56, 20 days before his 57
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
husband of
Ann Meyers
, until he died.
Older than Ann Meyers by 18 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for teams
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1984.
Cy Young Award
1962.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Don Sutton
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Howard Sutton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Clio, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
Houston Astros
,
Milwaukee Brewers
,
Oakland Athletics
,
California Angels
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1976.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1998.
National High School Hall of Fame
1989.
Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
2014.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Duke Snider
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edwin Donald Snider
Nickname(s):
The Silver Fox
The Duke of Flatbush
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 19
,
1926
Death Date:
February 27
,
2011
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
. Center field. Eight-time All-Star.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1980.
Earl Averill
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Earl Averill
Nickname(s):
The Earl of Snohomish
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 16
,
1983
Age today:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Snohomish, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Center fielder. Teams
Cleveland Indians
,
Detroit Tigers
,
Boston Braves
,
Seattle Rainiers
. Started major league play at age 27.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1951.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1975.
State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
Early Wynn
baseball
,
radio
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Early Wynn Jr.
Nickname(s):
Gus
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 6
,
1920
Death Date:
April 4
,
1999
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Hartford, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Baseball teams
Washington Senators
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Chicago White Sox
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Cy Young Award
1959.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1972.
Ed Delahanty
baseball
,
accident
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward James Delahanty
Nickname(s):
Big Ed
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 30
,
1867
Death Date:
July 2
,
1903
Age at Death:
35
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Left field, also infield. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Cleveland Infants
,
Washington Senators
. Drowned in Niagara Falls or the river after being kicked off a train for being drunk and waving a razor.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1945.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1985.
Eddie Mathews
baseball
,
coach
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edwin Lee Mathews
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 13
,
1931
Death Date:
February 18
,
2001
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Texarkana, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Third baseman. Teams
Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
,
Houston Astros
,
Detroit Tigers
.
Braves Hall of Fame
1999.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2007.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1978.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1976.
Eddie Murray
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Eddie Clarence Murray
Nickname(s):
Steady Eddie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 24
,
1956
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
First baseman and designated hitter. Switch hitter. Teams
Baltimore Orioles
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
New York Mets
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Anaheim Angels
.
American League Rookie of the Year Award
1977.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
1999.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2003.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Eddie Plank
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Stewart Plank
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 31
,
1875
Death Date:
February 24
,
1926
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Richmond Colts
,
Philadelphia Athletics
,
St. Louis Terriers
,
St. Louis Browns
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1946.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1985.
Enos Slaughter
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Enos Bradsher Slaughter
Nickname(s):
Country
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 27
,
1916
Death Date:
August 12
,
2002
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Roxboro, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder. Teams
St. Louis Cardinals
,
New York Yankees
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1985.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Ernie Banks
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ernest Banks
Nickname(s):
Mr. Cub
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31
,
1931
Death Date:
January 23
,
2015
Age at Death:
83, 8 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop and first baseman for 19 seasons on the team
Chicago Cubs
as their first black player. Major League Baseball All-Century Team, in 1999.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1977.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2013.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1967.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Ernie Lombardi
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ernesto Natali Lombardi
Nickname(s):
Schnozz
Lumbago
Bocci
The Cyrano of the Iron Mask
Lom
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 6
,
1908
Death Date:
September 26
,
1977
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Oakland, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher. Teams
Oakland Oaks
,
Brooklyn Robins
,
Cincinnati Reds
,
Boston Braves
,
New York Giants
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1958.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1986.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Ferguson Jenkins
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ferguson Arthur Jenkins Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 13
,
1942
Age today:
76, 1 day before his 77
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Chatham, Ontario, Canada
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Texas Rangers
,
Boston Red Sox
. The first Canadian to be inducted into the
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1991.
Canada's Walk of Fame
2001.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
1987.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
2004.
Cy Young Award
1971.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Ford Frick
baseball
,
commissioner
,
hall of fame
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Ford Christopher Frick
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 19
,
1894
Death Date:
April 8
,
1978
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Wawaka, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
The 3rd Baseball Commissioner from 1951 to 1965.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1970.
Frank Baker
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Franklin Baker
Nickname(s):
Home Run
Home Run Baker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 13
,
1886
Death Date:
June 28
,
1963
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Trappe, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Third baseman. Teams
Philadelphia Athletics
,
New York Yankees
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1955.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1993.
Frank Chance
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Leroy Chance
Nickname(s):
Husk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 9
,
1876
Death Date:
September 15
,
1924
Age at Death:
48, 6 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
"Tinkers to Evers to Chance" - see
Joe Tinker
,
Johnny Evers
. Player-manager and first baseman. Team
Chicago Cubs
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1946.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Frank Robinson
baseball
,
manager
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Frank Robinson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 31
,
1935
Death Date:
February 7
,
2019
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Beaumont, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder and manager. Teams
Cincinnati Reds
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
California Angels
,
Cleveland Indians
. The first African-American hired as manager. As manager, teams
Cleveland Indians
,
San Francisco Giants
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Montreal Expos / Washington Nationals
. As coach, teams
California Angels
,
Milwaukee Brewers
,
Baltimore Orioles
.
Babe Ruth Award
1966.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
1977.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1978.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1989.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1982.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2005.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1956.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Fred Clarke
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Fred Clifford Clarke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 3
,
1872
Death Date:
August 14
,
1960
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Winterset, Iowa, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder / manager.Teams
Louisville Colonels
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
Iowa Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1945.
Gary Carter
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gary Edmund Carter
Nickname(s):
Kid
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 8
,
1954
Death Date:
February 16
,
2012
Age at Death:
57
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Culver City, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher. Teams
Montreal Expos
,
New York Mets
. Named an All-Star 11 times, coached after retirement. Died of brain cancer.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2003.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
2001.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2003.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Roberto Clemente Award
1989.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2001.
Gaylord Perry
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gaylord Jackson Perry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 15
,
1938
Age today:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Williamston, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Jim Perry
Younger than Jim Perry by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
San Francisco Giants
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Texas Rangers
,
San Diego Padres
,
Texas Rangers
,
New York Yankees
,
Atlanta Braves
,
Seattle Mariners
,
Kansas City Royals
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1991.
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
2011.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Cy Young Award
1972.
Cy Young Award
1978.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
2012.
George Brett
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Howard Brett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 15
,
1953
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Glen Dale, West Virginia, USA
Brief Facts:
Third base. Team
Kansas City Royals
.
Missouri Wall of Fame
.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1999.
Hutch Award
1980.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1986.
Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame
1994.
George Sisler
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Harold Sisler
Nickname(s):
Gentleman George
Gorgeous George
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 24
,
1893
Death Date:
March 26
,
1973
Age at Death:
80, 2 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Manchester, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
First base. Teams
St. Louis Browns
,
Washington Senators
,
Boston Braves
.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1939.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2010.
University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor
1979.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6651 Delmar Boulevard.
Goose Goslin
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leon Allen Goslin
Nickname(s):
Goose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 16
,
1900
Death Date:
April 15
,
1971
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Salem, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder. Team
Washington Senators
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1968.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
Goose Gossage
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Michael Gossage
Also Known As:
Rich Gossage
Nickname(s):
Goose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 5
,
1951
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Chicago White Sox
,
New York Yankees
,
San Diego Padres
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2008.
San Diego Hall of Champions
2007.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2007.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
2014.
Greg Maddux
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gregory Alan Maddux
Nickname(s):
Mad Dog
The Professor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 14
,
1966
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
San Angelo, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Chicago Cubs
,
Atlanta Braves
,
San Diego Padres
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
Braves Hall of Fame
2009.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2014.
Cy Young Award
1992.
Cy Young Award
1993.
Cy Young Award
1994.
Cy Young Award
1995.
Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame
2002.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Grover Cleveland Alexander
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Nickname(s):
Old Pete
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 26
,
1887
Death Date:
November 4
,
1950
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Elba, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Chicago Cubs
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1938.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1981.
Hack Wilson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lewis Robert Wilson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 26
,
1900
Death Date:
November 23
,
1948
Age at Death:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, USA
Height:
5 feet 6 inches (167.64 cm)
Brief Facts:
Teams
New York Giants
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Philadelphia Phillies
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1979.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Hank Aaron
baseball
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Henry Louis Aaron
Nickname(s):
Hammer
Hammerin' Hank
Bad Henry
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
. From Mobile AL. Long time record of 755 home runs - finally broken.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1982.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2002.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1988.
Presidential Citizens Medal
2001.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Braves Hall of Fame
1999.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2001.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2005.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2002.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1970.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
2014.
Hank Greenberg
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hyman Greenberg
Also Known As:
Henry Benjamin Greenberg
Nickname(s):
Hammerin' Hank
Hankus Pankus
The Hebrew Hammer
Bruggy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 1
,
1911
Death Date:
September 4
,
1986
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
First baseman. Teams
Detroit Tigers
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1958.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1956.
Jewish-American Hall of Fame
.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Happy Chandler
baseball
,
Senator
,
governor
,
hall of fame
,
commissioner
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Benjamin Chandler Sr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 14
,
1898
Death Date:
June 14
,
1991
Age at Death:
92, 30 days before his 93
rd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Corydon, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Second Commissioner of Major League Baseball. Senator and governor from Kentucky.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1982.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1963.
Harmon Killebrew
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harmon Clayton Killebrew
Nickname(s):
Killer
Hammerin' Harmon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 29
,
1936
Death Date:
May 17
,
2011
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Payette, Idaho, USA
Brief Facts:
First base, third base, left field. Teams
Washington Senators
,
Minnesota Twins
,
Kansas City Royals
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1984.
Twins Hall of Fame
2000.
DeMolay International Alumni Association Hall of Fame
1986.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1971.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Harry Heilmann
baseball
,
radio
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harry EdwinHeilmann
Nickname(s):
Slug
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 3
,
1894
Death Date:
July 9
,
1951
Age at Death:
56, 25 days before his 57
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Right fielder / first baseman. Teams
Detroit Tigers
,
Cincinnati Reds
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1986.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1956.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1952.
Heinie Manush
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Henry Emmett Manush
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 20
,
1901
Death Date:
May 12
,
1971
Age at Death:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Detroit Tigers
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1964.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
Herb Pennock
baseball
,
coach
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert Jefferis Pennock
Nickname(s):
The Squire of Kennett Square
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 10
,
1894
Death Date:
January 30
,
1948
Age at Death:
53, 11 days before his 54
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Philadelphia Athletics
,
Boston Red Sox
,
New York Yankees
.
International League Hall of Fame
1948.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1948.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
Honus Wagner
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Johannes Peter Wagner
Nickname(s):
The Flying Dutchman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 24
,
1874
Death Date:
December 6
,
1955
Age at Death:
81
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Chartiers, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop for baseball team
Pittsburgh Pirates
. He hit .344 during his rookie year of 1897, and batted over .300 for 17 consecutive seasons, winning eight National League batting titles. Retired in 1917 with more hits, runs, RBIs, doubles, triples and steals than any NL player.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1936.
Hoyt Wilhelm
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Hoyt Wilhelm
Nickname(s):
Old Sarge
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 26
,
1922
Death Date:
August 23
,
2002
Age at Death:
80, 28 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Huntersville, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
New York Giants
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Chicago White Sox
,
California Angels
,
Atlanta Braves
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
2002.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1985.
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
1968.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Iván Rodríguez
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Iván Rodríguez Torres
Also Known As:
Ivan Rodriguez
Nickname(s):
Pudge
I-Rod
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 27
,
1971
Age today:
48, 15 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Manatí, Puerto Rico, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher and designated hitter for team
Texas Rangers
. Also teams
Florida Marlins
,
Detroit Tigers
,
New York Yankees
,
Houston Astros
,
Washington Nationals
,
Criollos de Caguas
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
2013.
Jack Morris
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Scott Morris
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 16
,
1955
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Brighham Young University
,
Detroit Tigers
,
Minnesota Twins
,
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Cleveland Indians
.
Babe Ruth Award
1984.
Babe Ruth Award
1991.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2018.
Jackie Robinson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jack Roosevelt Robinson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31
,
1919
Death Date:
October 24
,
1972
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Cairo, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
The first African-American in the major leagues, on the team
Brooklyn Dodgers
. Subject of movie
42
.
California Hall of Fame
2007.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1962.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1984.
Congressional Gold Medal
2003.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
1991.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
2007.
UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
1984.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2008.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
2005.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
National High School Hall of Fame
1993.
International League Hall of Fame
1960.
Jeff Bagwell
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jeffrey Robert Bagwell
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Shaune Bagwell
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
First baseman for team
Houston Astros
. NL Rookie of the Year 1991.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1991.
Jim Palmer
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Alvin Palmer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 15
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. 19 years with team
Baltimore Orioles
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1990.
Cy Young Award
1973.
Cy Young Award
1975.
Cy Young Award
1976.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
1986.
Little League Hall of Excellence
1994.
Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Jim Rice
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Edward Rice
Nickname(s):
Jim Ed
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 8
,
1953
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Left fielder, designated hitter. Team
Boston Red Sox
.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
International League Hall of Fame
2008.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2009.
Jim Thome
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jim Howard Thome
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 27
,
1970
Age today:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Peoria, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
First baseman / designated hitter / third baseman. Teams
Cleveland Indians
,
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
Minnesota Twins
,
Baltimore Orioles
with a second stint at Cleveland and Philadelphia.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2004.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2018.
Roberto Clemente Award
2002.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
2016.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Jimmie Foxx
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Emory Foxx
Nickname(s):
The Beast
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 22
,
1907
Death Date:
July 21
,
1967
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Sudlersville, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Philadelphia Athletics
. The second batter to top 500 home runs.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1951.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1979.
Jocko Conlan
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Bertrand Conlan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 6
,
1899
Death Date:
April 16
,
1989
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder for team
Chicago White Sox
. Became an umpire.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1974.
Joe Cronin
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Edward Cronin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 12
,
1906
Death Date:
September 7
,
1984
Age at Death:
77, 35 days before his 78
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Excelsior District, San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop. Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
Washington Senators
,
Boston Red Sox
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1982.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1956.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Joe DiMaggio
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Paul Dimaggio
Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr.
Nickname(s):
Joltin' Joe
the Yankee Clipper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 25
,
1914
Death Date:
March 8
,
1999
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Martinez, California, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Dom DiMaggio
Older than Dom DiMaggio by 2 years.
husband of
Dorothy Arnold
ex-husband of
Marilyn Monroe
Older than Marilyn Monroe by 11 years.
younger brother of
Vince DiMaggio
Younger than Vince DiMaggio by 2 years.
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Team
New York Yankees
. Outfielder. 56 game hitting streak set a record.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1955.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1969.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1977.
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
1979.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Joe McCarthy (baseball)
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Vincent McCarthy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 21
,
1887
Death Date:
January 13
,
1978
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Manger team
New York Yankees
from 1931 to 1946.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1957.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Joe Medwick
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Michael Medwick
Nickname(s):
Ducky
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 24
,
1911
Death Date:
March 21
,
1975
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Carteret, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Left fielder. Teams
Scottdale Scotties
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
New York Giants
,
Boston Braves
,
Miami Beach Flamingos
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1968.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Joe Morgan
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joe Leonard Morgan
Nickname(s):
Little Joe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 19
,
1943
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Bonham, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Houston Astros
,
Cincinnati Reds
,
San Francisco Giants
,
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Oakland Athletics
from 1963 to 1984.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
2006.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1987.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1990.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
International League Hall of Fame
2008.
Joe Sewell
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Wheeler Sewell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 9
,
1898
Death Date:
March 6
,
1990
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Titus, Alabama, USA
Relationships:
cousin of
Rip Sewell
Details - all relationships
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Brief Facts:
Infielder. Teams
New Orleans Pelicans
,
Cleveland Indians
,
New York Yankees
. Coach, team
University of Alabama
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1951.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1977.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2007.
Joe Tinker
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Bert Tinker
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 27
,
1880
Death Date:
July 27
,
1948
Age at Death:
68, his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Muscotah, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
"Tinkers to Evers to Chance" - see also
Frank Chance
,
Johnny Evers
. Shortstop. Team
Chicago Cubs
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1946.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Joe Torre
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Paul Torre
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 18
,
1940
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher, first base, third base. Teams
Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves
,
New York Mets
,
St. Louis Cardinals
. Manager same teams plus
New York Yankees
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2014.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Hutch Award
1971.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1996.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1998.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
2014.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
John Smoltz
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Andrew Smoltz
Nickname(s):
Smoltzie
Marmaduke
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 15
,
1967
Age today:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Warren, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Minor league teams
Lakeland Tigers
,
Glens Falls Tigers
. Teams
Atlanta Braves
,
Boston Red Sox
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
Branch Rickey Award
2007.
Braves Hall of Fame
2012.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2005.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2015.
Roberto Clemente Award
2005.
Cy Young Award
1996.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2012.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Johnny Bench
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Lee Bench
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 7
,
1947
Age today:
72, 5 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Outstanding catcher. Team
Cincinnati Reds
.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1968.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1989.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1986.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1984.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Babe Ruth Award
1976.
Hutch Award
1981.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1975.
National High School Hall of Fame
1986.
International Sports Hall of Fame
2016.
Johnny Evers
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Joseph Evers
Also Known As:
John J Evers
Nickname(s):
Trojan
The Crab
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 21
,
1881
Death Date:
March 28
,
1947
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Troy, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
"Tinkers to Evers to Chance" - see also
Frank Chance
,
Joe Tinker
. Second base. Team
Chicago Cubs
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1946.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Johnny Mize
baseball
,
coach
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
John Robert Mize
Nickname(s):
Big Jawn
The Big Cat
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 7
,
1913
Death Date:
June 2
,
1993
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Demorest, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
First base. Teams
St. Louis Cardinals
,
New York Giants
,
New York Yankees
.
Babe Ruth Award
1952.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1981.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Josh Gibson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Joshua Gibson
Nickname(s):
the black Babe Ruth
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 21
,
1911
Death Date:
January 20
,
1947
Age at Death:
35, 30 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Buena Vista, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Negro League catcher. Teams
Homestead Grays
,
Pittsburgh Crawfords
,
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
1971.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Juan Marichal
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Juan Antonio Marichal y Sanchez
Nickname(s):
The Dominican Dandy
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Pitcher who used unusual delivery styles, confusing batters. Team
San Francisco Giants
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1983.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1982. San Francisco Giants 2008.
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
2011.
Judy Johnson
baseball
,
unusual name
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Julius Johnson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 26
,
1899
Death Date:
June 15
,
1989
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Snow Hill, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Third baseman - Negro Leagues, teams
Hilldale Club
,
Bacharach Giants
,
Homestead Grays
,
Pittsburgh Crawfords
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1975.
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame
1976.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Ken Griffey Jr.
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Kenneth Griffey Jr.
Nickname(s):
Junior
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 21
,
1969
Age today:
50, 21 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Donora, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
son of
Ken Griffey
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Ken Griffey
Brief Facts:
Outfield. Teams
Seattle Mariners
,
Cincinnati Reds
. Named one of the 20th Century top 25 players by fans.
Mariners Hall of Fame
2013.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2016.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
2014.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
judge
,
baseball
,
commissioner
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 20
,
1866
Death Date:
November 25
,
1944
Age at Death:
78, 5 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Millville, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Federal judge from 1905 to 1922, then the first Commisioner of Major League Baseball. Named for a battleground (Kennesaw Mountain) in Georgia in the Civil War, where his father was wounded. However, the name was spelled as a variant.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1944.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Kid Nichols
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Augustus Nichols
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 14
,
1869
Death Date:
April 11
,
1953
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Team
Boston Beaneaters
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1949.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1951.
Braves Hall of Fame
2004.
Kiki Cuyler
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Hazen Shirley Cuyler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 30
,
1898
Death Date:
February 11
,
1950
Age at Death:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Harrisville, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder. Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Nickname pronounced "Kigh-kigh" from Cuy in his last name.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1968.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
King Kelly
baseball
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Joseph Kelly
Nickname(s):
Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 31
,
1857
Death Date:
November 8
,
1894
Age at Death:
36
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Troy, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Book
Play Ball
was the first baseball autobiography. Outfield and catcher for teams
Chicago White Stockings
,
Boston Beaneaters
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1945.
Kirby Puckett
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Kirby Puckett
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 14
,
1960
Death Date:
March 6
,
2006
Age at Death:
45, 8 days before his 46
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Center fielder. Team
Minnesota Twins
. Dien of a brain hemorrhage.
Branch Rickey Award
1993.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2001.
Roberto Clemente Award
1996.
Twins Hall of Fame
2000.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Larry Doby
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Eugene Doby
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 13
,
1923
Death Date:
June 18
,
2003
Age at Death:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Camden, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
The second player to integrate Major League Baseball at Cleveland. Teams
Newark Eagles
,
San Juan Senators
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Detroit Tigers
,
Chunichi Dragons
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1998.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2010.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1966.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Lefty Gomez
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Vernon Louis Gomez
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 26
,
1908
Death Date:
February 17
,
1983
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Rodeo, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for team
New York Yankees
from 1930 to 1942. Noted for his wit and his fastball.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1987.
Lefty Grove
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Moses Grove
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 6
,
1900
Death Date:
May 22
,
1975
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Lonaconing, Maryland, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Philadelphia Athletics
,
Boston Red Sox
. In 1928, he struck out the side on nine pitches twice, the only pitcher to do this in one season.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1947.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2005.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
International League Hall of Fame
2008.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1980.
Leo Durocher
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leo Ernest Durocher
Nickname(s):
Leo the Lip
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 27
,
1905
Death Date:
October 7
,
1991
Age at Death:
86
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Laraine Day
Older than Laraine Day by 15 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Shortstop, fielder. Teams
New York Yankees
,
Cincinnati Reds
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
. Managed teams
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
New York Giants
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Houston Astros
,
Taiheiyo Club Lions
. Over 2,000 career victories as a manager.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1994.
Lou Boudreau
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Boudreau
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 17
,
1917
Death Date:
August 10
,
2001
Age at Death:
84, 24 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Harvey, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop. Teams
University of Illinois
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Boston Red Sox
. Manager, teams
Cleveland Indians
,
Boston Red Sox
,
Kansas City Athletics
,
Chicago Cubs
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1954.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1970.
Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
2017.
Lou Brock
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Louis Clark Brock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 18
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
El Dorado, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Left Field. Teams
Southern University
,
Chicago Cubs
,
St. Louis Cardinals
. 938 stolen bases, beating the record by
Ty Cobb
.
Missouri Wall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1985.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
1995.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame
2005.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2012.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1983.
Roberto Clemente Award
1975.
Babe Ruth Award
1967.
Hutch Award
1979.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1977.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
1994.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6602 Delmar Boulevard.
Lou Gehrig
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig
Also Known As:
Henry Louis Gehrig
Nickname(s):
The Iron Horse
Biscuit Pants
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 19
,
1903
Death Date:
June 2
,
1941
Age at Death:
37, 17 days before his 38
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
First base. Played 2,130 consecutive games. Team
New York Yankees
. Had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - known as ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease."
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1939. Monument at the
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1941.
National College Baseball Hall of Fame
2007.
New Rochelle Walk of Fame
.
Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame
2006.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1980.
Luis Aparicio
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel
Nickname(s):
Little Louie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 29
,
1934
Age today:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela
Brief Facts:
Shortstop. Teams
Chicago White Sox
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Boston Red Sox
.
Venezuelan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
2003.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
2007.
American League Rookie of the Year Award
1956.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
1982.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1984.
Luke Appling
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Luke Benjamin Appling
Nickname(s):
Old Aches and Pains
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 2
,
1907
Death Date:
January 3
,
1991
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
High Point, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Chicago White Sox
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1964.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Mariano Rivera
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mariano Rivera
Nickname(s):
Mo
Sandman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 29
,
1969
Age today:
50, 13 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Panama City, Panama
Brief Facts:
Relief pitcher. Team
New York Yankees
. Became a naturalized citizen of the US in October 2015.
Babe Ruth Award
1999.
Little League Hall of Excellence
2015.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2019.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
2016.
Mel Ott
baseball
,
manager
,
accident
,
hall of fame
,
vehicle crash
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Melvin Thomas Ott
Nickname(s):
Master Melvin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 2
,
1909
Death Date:
November 21
,
1958
Age at Death:
49
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Gretna, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Right Fielder. Player and manager for team
New York Giants
. Died in car accident.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1951.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1951.
Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Mickey Cochrane
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Gordon Stanley Cochrane
Nickname(s):
Black Mike
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 6
,
1903
Death Date:
June 28
,
1962
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher. Teams
Philadelphia Athletics
,
Detroit Tigers
.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1956.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1947.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1982.
Mickey Mantle
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mickey Charles Mantle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 20
,
1931
Death Date:
August 13
,
1995
Age at Death:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Spavinaw, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Center fielder, team
New York Yankees
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1974.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1969.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1964.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Hutch Award
1965.
Mike Piazza
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Joseph Piazza
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 4
,
1968
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Morristown, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced pee-AHT-sah. Catcher. Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
New York Mets
,
Florida Marlins
,
San Diego Padres
,
Oakland Athletics
. National League Rookie of the Year 1993.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
2013.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2016.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1993.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Mike Schmidt
baseball
,
writer
,
coach
,
activist
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Jack Schmidt
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 27
,
1949
Age today:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Third base. Team
Philadelphia Phillies
for 17 seasons.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1983.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1995.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Little League Hall of Excellence
1991.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1990.
Monte Irvin
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Monford Merrill Irvin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 25
,
1919
Death Date:
January 11
,
2016
Age at Death:
96
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Haleburg, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Left fielder, also right field. Teams
Newark Eagles
,
New York Giants
,
Chicago Cubs
.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1973.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
1971.
Mordecai Brown
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown
Nickname(s):
Three Finger
Three-Fingerer
Miner
Brownie
Mort
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 19
,
1876
Death Date:
February 14
,
1948
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Nyesville, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Chicago Cubs
,
Cincinnati Reds
,
St. Louis Terriers
,
Brooklyn Tip-Tops
,
Chicago Whales
. Lost part of his index finger in a farm machine as a youth.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1949.
Mule Suttles
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Suttles
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 31
,
1901
Death Date:
July 9
,
1966
Age at Death:
65
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Edgewater, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
First baseman and outfielder in Negro league baseball. Teams
Birmingham Black Barons
,
St. Louis Stars
,
Newark Eagles
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2006.
Nap Lajoie
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Nap Lajoie
Also Known As:
Larry Lajoie
Nickname(s):
The Frenchman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 5
,
1874
Death Date:
February 7
,
1959
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Philadelphia Athletics
,
Cleveland Naps
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1937.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1951.
Nellie Fox
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Jacob Nelson Fox
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 25
,
1927 (Christmas Day)
Death Date:
December 1
,
1975
Age at Death:
47, 24 days before his 48
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
St. Thomas Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
12-time AL All-Star. Team
Chicago White Sox
for 14 years.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1997.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1971.
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Nolan Ryan
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Ryan Express
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 31
,
1947
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Refugio, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
New York Mets
,
California Angels
,
Houston Astros
,
Texas Rangers
. Pitched for 27 years.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1999.
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame
2003.
Texas Trail of Fame
2009.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame
2011.
Little League Hall of Excellence
1991.
Angels Hall of Fame
1992.
Orlando Cepeda
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes
Nickname(s):
Peruchin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 17
,
1937
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA
Brief Facts:
First Baseman. Teams
San Francisco Giants
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Atlanta Braves
,
Oakland Athletics
,
Boston Red Sox
,
Kansas City Royals
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1999.
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
2011.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2000.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1958.
Oscar Charleston
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Oscar McKinley Charleston
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 14
,
1896
Death Date:
October 5
,
1954
Age at Death:
57, 9 days before his 58
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Center fielder. Negro League teams
Indianapolis ABC's
,
Chicago American Giants
,
Lincoln Stars
,
Hilldale Club
,
St. Louis Giants
,
Harrisburg Giants
,
Philadelphia Hilldales
,
Homestead Grays
,
Pittsburgh Crawfords
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1976.
Ozzie Smith
baseball
,
tv
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Osborne Earl Smith
Nickname(s):
Wizard of Oz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 26
,
1954
Age today:
64, 14 days before his 65
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop. Team
St. Louis Cardinals
. TV show
This Week in Baseball
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2002.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Roberto Clemente Award
1995.
Branch Rickey Award
1994.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1989.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6664 Delmar Boulevard.
Paul Molitor
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Paul Leo Molitor
Nickname(s):
Molly
The Ignitor
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 22
,
1956
Age today:
63
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop and second base. Teams
Milwaukee Brewers
,
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Minnesota Twins
.
Babe Ruth Award
1993.
Branch Rickey Award
1998.
Hutch Award
1987.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1997.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2001.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2004.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1999.
Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
2014.
Pedro Martínez
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Pedro Jaime Martínez
Also Known As:
Pedro Martinez
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 25
,
1971
Age today:
48
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Los Angeles Dodgers
,
Montreal Expos
,
Boston Red Sox
,
New York Mets
,
Philadelphia Phillies
. Became a U.S. citizen in the spring of 2014.
Cy Young Award
1997.
Cy Young Award
1999.
Cy Young Award
2000.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2015.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
2014.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Pee Wee Reese
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
radio
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Henry Reese
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 23
,
1918
Death Date:
August 14
,
1999
Age at Death:
81, 22 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Ekron, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
shortstop. NBC play-by-play.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1984.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2004.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1956.
Phil Niekro
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Philip Henry Niekro
Nickname(s):
Knucksie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 1
,
1939
Age today:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Blaine, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Joe Niekro
Older than Joe Niekro by 5 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. 318 career victories, the most by a knuckleball pitcher. Teams
Milwaukee Braves
,
New York Yankees
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Atlanta Braves
.
Braves Hall of Fame
1999.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1985.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1997.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Roberto Clemente Award
1980.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1979.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame
2006.
Phil Rizzuto
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Philip Francis Rizzuto
Nickname(s):
The Scooter
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 25
,
1917
Death Date:
August 13
,
2007
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop, team
New York Yankees
for 13 years.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1994.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2009.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1985.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Babe Ruth Award
1951.
Pie Traynor
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harold Joseph Traynor
Nickname(s):
Pie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 11
,
1898
Death Date:
March 16
,
1972
Age at Death:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
, third base. Never drove a car. Fondness for eating pie - origin of his nickname.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1948.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Pud Galvin
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
James Francis Galvin
Nickname(s):
The Little Steam Engine
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 25
,
1856 (Christmas Day)
Death Date:
March 7
,
1902
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
St. Louis Brown Stockings
as a pitcher. Also teams
Buffalo Bisons
,
Pittsburgh Alleghenies
(now the Pirates.) Baseball's first 300-game winner.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1965.
Rabbit Maranville
baseball
,
manager
,
singer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Walter James Vincent Maranville
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 11
,
1891
Death Date:
January 5
,
1954
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Height:
5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm)
Brief Facts:
Shortstop. Teams
Boston Braves
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Brooklyn Robins
,
St. Louis Cardinals
. Known for his antics. Considered excellent at defensive play. Barbershop quartet tenor.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1954.
Braves Hall of Fame
2014.
Ralph Kiner
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Ralph McPherran Kiner
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 27
,
1922
Death Date:
February 6
,
2014
Age at Death:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Santa Rita, New Mexico, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder teams
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Cleveland Indians
. Announcer for the New York Mets.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
1984.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1975.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Randy Johnson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Randall David Johnson
Nickname(s):
The Big Unit
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 10
,
1963
Age today:
56
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Walnut Creek, California, USA
Height:
6 feet 10 inches (208.28 cm)
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Montreal Expos
,
Seattle Mariners
,
Houston Astros
,
Arizona Diamondbacks
,
New York Yankees
,
San Francisco Giants
.
Mariners Hall of Fame
2012.
Cy Young Award
1995.
Cy Young Award
1999.
Cy Young Award
2000.
Cy Young Award
2001.
Cy Young Award
2002.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2015.
Babe Ruth Award
2001.
Red Ruffing
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Charles Herbert Ruffing
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 3
,
1905
Death Date:
February 17
,
1986
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Granville, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Boston Red Sox
,
New York Yankees
,
Chicago White Sox
.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1967.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
2004.
Red Schoendienst
baseball
,
manager
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Fred Schoendienst
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 2
,
1923
Death Date:
June 6
,
2018
Age at Death:
95
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Germantown, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Pronounced "Shane-deenst." Teams
St. Louis Cardinals
,
New York Giants
,
Milwaukee Braves
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1989.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
International League Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6634 Delmar Boulevard.
Reggie Jackson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Reginald Martinez Jackson
Nickname(s):
Mr. October
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 18
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Wyncote, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Right field. Teams
New York Yankees
,
Oakland Athletics
,
California Angels
,
Baltimore Orioles
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1993.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
2002.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame
1975.
Babe Ruth Award
1977.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
Richie Ashburn
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Donald Richard Ashburn
Nickname(s):
Putt-Putt
The Tilden Flash
Whitey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 19
,
1927
Death Date:
September 9
,
1997
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Tilden, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Center fielder. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Chicago Cubs
,
New York Mets
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1995.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1979.
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
1997.
Roberto Alomar
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roberto Alomar Velázquez
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 5
,
1968
Age today:
51
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA
Brief Facts:
Major League second base, teams
San Diego Padres
,
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Cleveland Indians
,
New York Mets
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Arizona Diamondbacks
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2011.
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame
2013.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2010.
Toronto Blue Jays Level of Excellence
.
Roberto Clemente
baseball
,
accident
,
activist
,
hall of fame
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Roberto Walker Clemente
Also Known As:
Roberto Clemente (Walker)
Nickname(s):
Arriba
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 18
,
1934
Death Date:
December 31
,
1972
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Carolina, Puerto Rico, USA
Brief Facts:
Puerto Rican. Right field. Over 3,000 hits. Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
. Died in a plane crash helping deliver relief supplies to victims of an earthquake in Nicauraga.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1973.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
1973.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2003.
Congressional Gold Medal
1973.
Presidential Citizens Medal
1973.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1973.
Babe Ruth Award
1971.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
2010.
Robin Roberts (baseball)
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robin Evans Roberts
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 30
,
1926
Death Date:
May 6
,
2010
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Springfield, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Philadelphia Phillies
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Houston Astros
,
Chicago Cubs
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1976.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1966.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
1992.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1999.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1978.
Robin Yount
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Robin R. Yount
Nickname(s):
The Kid
Rockin' Robin
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 16
,
1955
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Danville, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Shortstop and center fielder for team
Milwaukee Brewers
.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2001.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1999.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1995.
Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
2014.
Rod Carew
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Rodney Cline Carew
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 1
,
1945
Age today:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Gatún, Panama Canal Zone
Brief Facts:
Teams
Minnesota Twins
,
California Angels
.
Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame
2005.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1991.
Twins Hall of Fame
2000.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Roberto Clemente Award
1977.
American League Rookie of the Year Award
1967.
Angels Hall of Fame
1991.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
2010.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
Rogers Hornsby
baseball
,
manager
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Rogers Hornsby
Nickname(s):
The Rajah
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 27
,
1896
Death Date:
January 5
,
1963
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Winters, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Infielder, manager, coach for teams
St. Louis Browns
,
St. Louis Cardinals
,
New York Giants
,
Boston Braves
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Cincinnati Reds
.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1942.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6699 Delmar Boulevard.
Rollie Fingers
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roland Glen Fingers
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 25
,
1946
Age today:
73
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Steubenville, Ohio, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher for team
Oakland Athletics
,
San Diego Padres
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1992.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
San Diego Hall of Champions
2000.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2001.
Cy Young Award
1981.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2000.
Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor
2014.
Roy Campanella
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Roy Campanella
Nickname(s):
Campy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 19
,
1921
Death Date:
June 26
,
1993
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher. Teams
Washington Elite Giants
,
Monterrey Sultans
,
Nashua Dodgers
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
.
Mexican Professional Baseball Hall of Fame
1971.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1969.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2004.
Roy Halladay
baseball
,
accident
,
air crash
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Harry Leroy Halladay III
Nickname(s):
Doc
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 14
,
1977
Death Date:
November 7
,
2017
Age at Death:
40
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Denver, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Pitched a perfect game 2010. Teams
Toronto Blue Jays
,
Philadelphia Phillies
. Died when a plane he was piloting crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
Cy Young Award
2003.
Cy Young Award
2010.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2019.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
2018.
Toronto Blue Jays Level of Excellence
.
Rube Waddell
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Edward Waddell
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 13
,
1876
Death Date:
April 1
,
1914
Age at Death:
37
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bradford, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Louisville Colonels
,
Pittsburgh Pirates
,
Chicago Orphans
,
Philadelphia Athletics
,
St. Louis Browns
. Probably had a mental disorder such as autism or ADD. Would leave the dugout to follow fire trucks. Died of tuberculosis.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1946.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1986.
Ryne Sandberg
baseball
,
hall of fame
,
coach
,
manager
Real/Birth Name:
Ryne Dee Sandberg
Nickname(s):
Ryno
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 18
,
1959
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Spokane, Washington, USA
Brief Facts:
Second base. Team
Chicago Cubs
. Manager team
Tennessee Smokies
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2005.
Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Sam Crawford
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Samuel Earl Crawford
Nickname(s):
Wahoo Sam
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 18
,
1880
Death Date:
June 15
,
1968
Age at Death:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Wahoo, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfield. Teams
Cincinnati Reds
,
Detroit Tigers
.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
1968.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1958.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1957.
Sandy Koufax
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Sanford Braun
Also Known As:
Sanford Braun Koufax
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 30
,
1935
Age today:
83, 18 days before his 84
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Anne Widmark
Older than Anne Widmark by 9 or 10 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Pitcher with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
. Took last name of stepfather as a small child.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
Cy Young Award
1963.
Cy Young Award
1965.
Cy Young Award
1966.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Babe Ruth Award
1963.
Babe Ruth Award
1965.
Hutch Award
1966.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1965.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Satchel Paige
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Leroy Robert Paige
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 7
,
1906
Death Date:
June 8
,
1982
Age at Death:
75, 29 days before his 76
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Negro Leagues and Major League pitcher. Teams
Chattanooga Black Lookouts
,
Birmingham Black Barons
,
Baltimore Black Sox
,
Cleveland Cubs
,
Pittsburgh Crawfords
,
Kansas City Monarchs
,
Trujillo All-Stars
,
New York Black Yankees
,
Memphis Red Sox
,
Philadelphia Stars
,
Cleveland Indians
,
St. Louis Browns
,
Kansas City Athletics
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1971.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
1990.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1979.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1972.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1965.
Sparky Anderson
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Lee Anderson
Nickname(s):
Sparky
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 22
,
1934
Death Date:
November 4
,
2010
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Bridgewater, South Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Managed teams
Detroit Tigers
,
Cincinnati Reds
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2000.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
2000.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2007.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1992.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1984.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1987.
Stan Coveleski
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Stanislaus Kowalewski
Also Known As:
Stanley Anthony Coveleski
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 13
,
1889
Death Date:
March 20
,
1984
Age at Death:
94
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Shamokin, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher, primarily threw the spitball. It was outlawed in 1920, but he was one of 17 pitchers permitted to continue throwing the pitch. Teams
Lancaster Red Roses
,
Atlantic City Lanks
,
Spokane Indians
,
Portland Beavers
,
Philadelphia Athletics
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Washington Senators
,
New York Yankees
.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1966.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1969.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Stan Musial
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Stanley Frank Musial
Nickname(s):
Stan the Man
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 21
,
1920
Death Date:
January 19
,
2013
Age at Death:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Donora, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Outfielder for team
St. Louis Cardinals
for 22 seasons, from 1941 through 1963.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1969.
Missouri Wall of Fame
1969.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2011.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
Hall of Famous Missourians
2000.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
1963.
National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1957.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1957.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6502 Delmar Boulevard.
Steve Carlton
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Steve Norman Carlton
Nickname(s):
Lefty
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 22
,
1944
Age today:
74, 10 days before his 75
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Miami, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
St. Louis Cardinals
,
Philadelphia Phillies
,
San Francisco Giants
,
Chicago White Sox
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Minnesota Twins
.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1994.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
Cy Young Award
1972.
Cy Young Award
1977.
Cy Young Award
1980.
Cy Young Award
1982.
Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
1989.
Ted Lyons
baseball
,
manager
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Theodore Amar Lyons
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 28
,
1900
Death Date:
July 25
,
1986
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher, manager. Team
Chicago White Sox
.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
1960.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1955.
Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
2013.
Ted Williams
baseball
,
manager
,
military
,
aviator
,
hall of fame
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Teddy Samuel Williams
Also Known As:
Theodore Samuel Williams
Nickname(s):
The Kid
The Splendid Splinter
Teddy Ballgame
The Thumper
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
August 30
,
1918
Death Date:
July 5
,
2002
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
San Diego, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Named Teddy for president Teddy Roosevelt. Name changed to Theodore on birth certificate later. Book
The Science of Hitting
. Left field for team
Boston Red Sox
. Marine Corps pilot during World War II and the Korean War.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1966.
IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
.
San Diego Hall of Champions
1954.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
1991.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1997.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1954.
Tim Raines
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Timothy Raines
Also Known As:
Timothy Raines Sr.
Nickname(s):
Rock
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 16
,
1959
Age today:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Sanford, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Left fielder. Teams
Montreal Expos
,
Chicago White Sox
,
New York Yankees
,
Oakland Athletics
,
Baltimore Orioles
,
Florida Marlins
.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2013.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
Tom Glavine
baseball
,
activist
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Michael Glavine
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 25
,
1966
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Concord, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Atlanta Braves
,
New York Mets
.
Babe Ruth Award
1995.
Braves Hall of Fame
2010.
Cy Young Award
1991.
Cy Young Award
1998.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2014.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
.
Tom Seaver
baseball
,
writer
,
sports analyst
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
George Thomas Seaver
Nickname(s):
The Franchise
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 17
,
1944
Age today:
75, 25 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Fresno, California, USA
Brief Facts:
3 time winner. Pitcher team
New York Mets
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1992.
USC Athletics Hall of Fame
1995.
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
2006.
New York Mets Hall of Fame
1988.
Cy Young Award
1969.
Cy Young Award
1973.
Cy Young Award
1975.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1969.
Little League Hall of Excellence
1988.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1967.
Tommy Lasorda
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Charles Lasorda
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
September 22
,
1927
Age today:
92
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Norristown, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher and manager - best known as manager of team
Los Angeles Dodgers
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1997.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2006.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
1982.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1983.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1988.
International League Hall of Fame
2008.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Tony Gwynn
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Keith Gwynn
Also Known As:
Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr.
Nickname(s):
Mr. Padre
Captain Video
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 9
,
1960
Death Date:
June 16
,
2014
Age at Death:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Righ field. Team
San Diego Padres
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2007.
San Diego Padres Hall of Fame
2002.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2002.
Roberto Clemente Award
1999.
Branch Rickey Award
1995.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1998.
California Hall of Fame
2016.
Tony La Russa
baseball
,
manager
,
coach
,
lawyer
,
activist
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony La Russa Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 4
,
1944
Age today:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Tampa, Florida, USA
Brief Facts:
Teams
Kansas City / Oakland Athletics
,
Atlanta Braves
,
Chicago Cubs
. As manager, teams
Chicago White Sox
,
Oakland Athletics
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1983.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1988.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1992.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
2002.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2014.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
1998.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
2008.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
2014.
Tony Lazzeri
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Michael Lazzeri
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 6
,
1903
Death Date:
August 6
,
1946
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Second base. Teams
New York Yankees
,
Chicago Cubs
,
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
New York Giants
.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1991.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Trevor Hoffman
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Trevor William Hoffman
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 13
,
1967
Age today:
52
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Bellflower, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher Teams
Florida Marlins
,
San Diego Padres
,
Milwaukee Brewers
.
Branch Rickey Award
2008.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2013.
Hutch Award
2004.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
2006.
San Diego Padres Hall of Fame
2014.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2018.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
Tris Speaker
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tristram E. Speaker
Nickname(s):
The Grey Eagle
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 4
,
1888
Death Date:
December 8
,
1958
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Hubbard, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Center fielder. Later manager. Teams
Boston Americans/Red Sox
,
Cleveland Indians
,
Washington Senators
,
Philadelphia Athletics
.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
1995.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1937.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame
1951.
Turkey Stearnes
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Norman Thomas Stearnes
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 8
,
1901
Death Date:
September 4
,
1979
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Brief Facts:
Negro Leagues team
Detroit Stars
. Prolific home run hitter. Led his league in home runs 6 seasons.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2000.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
Ty Cobb
baseball
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Nickname(s):
the Georgia Peach
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
December 18
,
1886
Death Date:
July 17
,
1961
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Narrows, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Record setting outfielder for team
Detroit Tigers
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1936. First man inducted 1936.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
1964.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1955.
Vladimir Guerrero
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Vladimir Alvino Guerrero
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
February 9
,
1975
Age today:
44
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Nizao, Dominican Republic
Brief Facts:
Right fielder, designated hitter. Teams
Montreal Expos
,
Anaheim Angels
,
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
,
Texas Rangers
,
Baltimore Orioles
.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2017.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2018.
Angels Hall of Fame
2017.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
:
A star for Sports fame.
Wade Boggs
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Wade Anthony Boggs
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
June 15
,
1958
Age today:
61
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Brief Facts:
Third base. Team
Boston Red Sox
. Known for excentric superstitious actions.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2005.
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame
2005.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
International League Hall of Fame
2011.
Walter Johnson
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Walter Perry Johnson
Nickname(s):
The Big Train
Barney
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
November 6
,
1887
Death Date:
December 10
,
1946
Age at Death:
59, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Humboldt, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Known for good sporrtsmanship. Record all-time career leader in shutouts with 110. Teams
Washington Senators
,
Cleveland Indians
.
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
1961.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1936.
Orange County Sports Hall of Fame
1981.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Walter O'Malley
baseball
,
business
,
lawyer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Walter Francis O'Malley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 9
,
1903
Death Date:
August 9
,
1979
Age at Death:
75
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Owner of team
Brooklyn Dodgers
,
Los Angeles Dodgers
from 1950 to 1979.
Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame
2009.
Los Angeles Memorial Coloseum Court of Honors
2008.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2008.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6807 Hollywood Boulevard for involvement with team
Los Angeles Dodgers
; ceremony: 20 June 2008.
Warren Spahn
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Warren Spahn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
April 23
,
1921
Death Date:
November 24
,
2003
Age at Death:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Buffalo, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Teams
Boston Braves
,
Milwaukee Braves
,
New York Mets
,
San Francisco Giants
.
Braves Hall of Fame
1999.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1973.
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
.
Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
1973.
Milwaukee Brewers Walk of Fame
2007.
Cy Young Award
1957.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1993.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1961.
Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
Whitey Ford
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Edward Charles Ford
Nickname(s):
Whitey
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
October 21
,
1928
Age today:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Pitcher. Team
New York Yankees
1950, 1953-67. Led them to 11 Pennant wins and 6 World Series Championships. During his career, led them in these categories: games pitched, innings pitched, wins, strikeouts and shutouts.
Country Music Hall of Fame
1986.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1974.
Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame
2003.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1987.
Cy Young Award
1961.
Babe Ruth Award
1961.
Whitey Herzog
baseball
,
manager
,
writer
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Dorrel Norman Elvert Herzog
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Teams
Washington Senators
,
Kansas City Royals
,
St. Louis Cardinals
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
2010.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
.
Major League Baseball Manager of the Year Award
1985.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame
2000.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6152 Delmar Boulevard.
Willie Keeler
baseball
,
coach
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Henry Keeler
Also Known As:
Wee Willie Keeler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 3
,
1872
Death Date:
January 1
,
1923
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Height:
5 feet 4 inches (162.56 cm)
Brief Facts:
Team
Baltimore Orioles
. Used the smallest bat in MLB history. 1897 had a .424 batting average, lifetime average .341.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1939.
Willie Mays
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
William Howard Mays Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Say Hey Kid
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 6
,
1931
Age today:
88
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Westfield, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Baseball teams
New York Giants
,
San Francisco Giants
,
New York Mets
. Retired with a lifetime batting average of .302 and 660 home runs.
California Hall of Fame
2007.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1979.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2008.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1980. San Francisco Giants 2008.
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
2011.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1977.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2015.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2003.
Roberto Clemente Award
1971.
New Rochelle Walk of Fame
.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1951.
Willie McCovey
baseball
,
criminal
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Willie Lee McCovey
Nickname(s):
Mac
Big Mac
Stretch
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
January 10
,
1938
Death Date:
October 31
,
2018
Age at Death:
80
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Mobile, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
First base. Team
San Francisco Giants
. 521 career home runs. Two years probation for tax charges. Pardoned 2017 by president Obama.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1986.
Mobile Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1987.
San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame
2011.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1984.
Hutch Award
1977.
National League Rookie of the Year Award
1959.
Willie Stargell
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Wilver Dornel Stargell
Also Known As:
Wilver Stargell
Nickname(s):
Pops
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
March 6
,
1940
Death Date:
April 9
,
2001
Age at Death:
61, 34 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Earlsboro, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Pittsburgh Pirates
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1988.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1989.
Roberto Clemente Award
1974.
Babe Ruth Award
1979.
Hutch Award
1978.
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1974.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
1979.
Yogi Berra
baseball
,
coach
,
manager
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Lawrence Peter Berra
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 12
,
1925
Death Date:
September 22
,
2015
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
The Hill, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Catcher. "It ain't over till it's over". Teams
New York Yankees
,
New York Mets
,
Houston Astros
,
Norfolk Tars
,
Newark Bears
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1972.
Missouri Wall of Fame
1972.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2008.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
Yankee Stadium Monument Park
1988.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2015.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame
2009.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
:
A star at 6322 Delmar Boulevard.
Zack Wheat
baseball
,
hall of fame
Real/Birth Name:
Zachary Davis Wheat
Nickname(s):
Buck
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
May 23
,
1888
Death Date:
March 11
,
1972
Age at Death:
83
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Hamilton, Missouri, USA
Brief Facts:
Team
Brooklyn Dodgers
. Left field from 1909-1926.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1959.
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
1958.
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