Author name: BaseballBiographies

Dick Kelley’s baseball story is really about a determined lefty who fought through early struggles just to make it to

Earl Wilson’s name might not ring out in baseball history quite like some of his peers, but what he did

Frank Johnson’s name doesn’t show up in the Hall of Fame, but honestly, his story captures what it meant to

Dave Boswell spent eight years in Major League Baseball, and his story is one of raw talent, tough breaks, and

Chuck Harrison isn’t exactly a household name in baseball history, but his journey from Texas Tech linebacker to Major League

Marv Staehle isn’t exactly a name you’ll hear tossed around by most baseball fans, but his career really captures what

Jim French probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of baseball legends, but honestly, his

Don Wert, known to teammates as “Coyote,” played third base in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1971. He spent

Kevin Collins ended his Major League Baseball career in 1971 after six seasons as a utility infielder with three different

Joe Foy’s name probably doesn’t come to mind like Mickey Mantle or Ted Williams, but his six-year major league career

Chico Ruiz made his mark in baseball history during his eight-year Major League run with the Cincinnati Reds and California

Ron Tompkins managed to carve out a pretty unique spot in baseball history—even though he never actually won a major

Rich Robertson wrapped up his six-year Major League Baseball career in 1971, closing out his time as a pitcher who

Sandy Valdespino made his mark in baseball history as a Cuban-born outfielder, bouncing between five different Major League teams over

Al McBean wrapped up his professional baseball career in 1970 after a solid run that spanned a decade. He made

Russ Snyder wrapped up his Major League Baseball career in 1970, capping off an 18-year run that stretched from the

Ray Washburn’s baseball journey really stands out as a story of grit and perseverance in Major League Baseball. This right-handed

Danny Murphy’s pro baseball career really stands out as one of the more unusual stories in Major League Baseball. Not

Gerald William Arrigo put together a solid ten-year run as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, competing from 1961

Leonard Gary Gabrielson put together a respectable eleven-year run in Major League Baseball, suiting up for five different teams between

Roberto Peña really made his mark in baseball history during his six-year Major League run from 1965 to 1971. The

Ed Stroud’s name might not ring out in baseball history the way some others do, but his six-year major league

Jack Baldschun made his mark in baseball as one of the most durable relief pitchers of the 1960s. He played

José Tartabull isn’t exactly a household name, but if you dig into baseball history, his nine-year run in Major League

Bill Faul’s baseball career was as unconventional as it was memorable. The right-handed pitcher from Cincinnati threw his final major

Max Alvis put together a solid nine-year run in Major League Baseball as a third baseman, mostly with the Cleveland

Bob Humphreys carved out his own place in Major League Baseball during the 1960s as a relief pitcher who just

Robert Wallace Johnson, better known as “Rocky,” built a steady 11-season run in Major League Baseball before he finally hung

Tom Satriano found his way into baseball history as one of the first Los Angeles Angels when the franchise launched

Julio Navarro wrapped up his major league career in 1970, finishing an eight-year run as a relief pitcher for three

Lee Stange put together a solid ten-year run in Major League Baseball during the 1960s, pitching for four different teams

Doc Edwards carved out a unique place in baseball history as both a player and manager. His playing career wrapped

Rich Rollins built a solid, decade-long career in Major League Baseball. He became a reliable third baseman through the 1960s,

Bob Tillman wrapped up his nine-season Major League Baseball career in 1970 as a power-hitting catcher who played for three

Pete Ward grew up in Montreal, Quebec, and made his name in Major League Baseball during the 1960s. He retired

Mike Shannon’s baseball career ended unexpectedly in 1970, and not for the usual reasons. The St. Louis Cardinals’ third baseman

Tommie Wayne Sisk put together a respectable nine-year run in Major League Baseball before retiring in 1970. He was born

Bo Belinsky made baseball history on May 5, 1962, when he threw the first no-hitter in Los Angeles Angels franchise

Jimmie Hall’s baseball career feels like a flash of lightning—he showed up with incredible power, then faded from the spotlight

Dave Morehead made his mark in baseball history during his eight-year Major League run, pitching for the Boston Red Sox

Fred Whitfield carved out his spot in Major League Baseball during the 1960s as a dependable first baseman who could

Jim Hicks played parts of five seasons in Major League Baseball, suiting up for the Chicago White Sox, St. Louis

Aubrey Gatewood wrapped up his professional baseball career in 1970, closing out a journey through Major League Baseball that touched

Fred Talbot pulled together a solid eight-year run in Major League Baseball during the 1960s, pitching for five different teams

José Santiago threw his last major league pitch on July 6, 1970, wrapping up an eight-year journey that carried him

Dan Osinski, known as “The Silencer,” put together a solid eight-season run as a Major League Baseball relief pitcher from

Joe Sparma really stands out as one of baseball’s more fascinating dual-sport athletes. Not many players have managed to go

Dick Nen only played seven seasons in the big leagues, but his story has all the grit and determination you’d

Bob Meyer’s major league baseball career wrapped up in 1970 after six seasons as a left-handed pitcher. He played for