George Selkirk replaced Ed Doherty as Washingtons general manager in 1962. The SABR Baseball List and Record Book. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The new kids performed admirably, each an offensive force for the Yanks. What Is Allusion? With Definitions and Examples | Grammarly The Yankees defended their crown in '37 and '38 as Selkirk continued to produce for them, despite being limited by a broken collarbone and sore right wrist in each respective season. He even took on Ruth's old number, embracing the challenge. Name: George Alexander SelkirkPosition: OutfieldBorn: January 4, 1908 (Huntsville, ON, Canada)Died: January 19, 1987 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Yankee Years: 1934-42Primary number: 3Yankee statistics: 846 G, .290/.400/.483, 131 2B, 41 3B, 108 HR, 128 wRC+, 22.1 rWAR, 23.7 fWAR. In 1936, Selkirk was also exemplary with a .308 average, 18 homers and 107 RBI. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. George Selkirk - Wikipedia Feeling a wartime duty to his second country, Selkirk enlisted in the U.S. Navy and earned the rank of ensign as an aerial gunner while coaching naval recruits in shooting. Hine joked that his father-in-laws golf score was the same as the age when he died: 79. A people could be forced to listen to patriotic speeches. Resend Activation Email. He was a member of six pennant winners, and five World Championship clubs. 3 uniform (which was not retired until 1948, the year of Ruth's death). Betty was an athlete herself. He bought the condo with cash, thanks to some good advice from an old boss. Baseball star who was more than 40 years old by time he pitched for the major leagues, making him oldest rookie in baseball history. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s).
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