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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

grandfather of

great grandfather of

father of

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.