Sid Gordon
Baseball player and All-Star outfielder
Born
August 13th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
1975
50 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball from 1941 to 1955, primarily as an outfielder. Competed for the Boston Braves, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Achieved a career batting average of .282 and was selected as an All-Star in 1949. Contributed significantly to the teams' successes during his tenure, particularly noted for his performance alongside future Hall of Famers.
Selected as an All-Star in 1949
Played for the Boston Braves
Posted a .282 career batting average
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