- He was an outfielder. He batted and threw as a lefty.
- He was born (March 29, 1917) in Brooklyn. No wonder he wanted to play baseball.
- His last game was for his home team Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952.
- He managed the Braves in 1951 and 1952.
- He was a two time All-Star in 1945 and 1948
He died in 2010 in Boca Raton, Florida at the ripe old age of 91. May he rest in peace.
