Rudy York

Baseball player and manager with the Tigers

Rudy York - Baseball player and manager with the Tigers
Born

August 17th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

February 5th, 1970
55 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball primarily as a first baseman in Major League Baseball from 1934 to 1946. Played for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Athletics. Achieved significant success, earning All-Star selections in multiple years. Transitioned to coaching and managing in the minor leagues after retirement, contributing to the development of future players.

Played for the Detroit Tigers from 1934 to 1945

Had a career batting average of .265 with 277 home runs

Selected as an All-Star in 1943 and 1944

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