Professional Baseball Player. He was a four-time All-Star who won seven Gold Gloves at first base from 1958 to 1964 and was among the first Latino players in the major leagues. He hit .284 with 126 home runs and 658 RBIs in a 12-year career, mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies and finished his career with the Angels in 1965. He was also the last major leaguer to steal home plate twice in a game. In retirement, he set up a baseball academy for young players and managed an amateur team that participated in international competitions. Cause of death, cancer.
Professional Baseball Player. He was a four-time All-Star who won seven Gold Gloves at first base from 1958 to 1964 and was among the first Latino players in the major leagues. He hit .284 with 126 home runs and 658 RBIs in a 12-year career, mostly with the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins, Philadelphia Phillies and finished his career with the Angels in 1965. He was also the last major leaguer to steal home plate twice in a game. In retirement, he set up a baseball academy for young players and managed an amateur team that participated in international competitions. Cause of death, cancer.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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