Dick Whitman
| Dick Whitman | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: November 9, 1920 Woodburn, Oregon | |
| Died: February 12, 2003 (aged 82) Peoria, Arizona | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 16, 1946, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 4, 1951, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .259 |
| Home runs | 2 |
| Runs scored | 93 |
| Teams | |
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Dick Corwin Whitman (November 9, 1920 – February 12, 2003) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played college baseball at the University of Oregon, and then professionally from 1946–1951 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.
Born in Woodburn, Oregon, he appeared in the 1949 World Series with the Dodgers and the 1950 World Series with the Phillies. He died at age 82 in Peoria, Arizona.
He later managed the San Jose JoSox of the California League in 1956 and 1957.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Venezuelan Professional Baseball League statistics
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