Sunday, March 15, 2015

Walter Alston: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1983

Born: December 1, 1911

1935: Graduated from Miami of Ohio University

1935: Signed by St Louis Cardinals

1935-36: Minor Leagues

Debut: September 27, 1936 (Cards)

1936-47: Minor Leagues

1944-53: Minor League Manager

1954-1976: Dodger Manager (2,040-1,613)

1955: Dodgers win World Series

1956: Dodgers win Pennant

1957: Dodgers move to Los Angeles

1959: Dodgers win World Series

1963: Dodgers win World Series

1965: Dodgers win World Series

1966: Dodgers win Pennant

1974: Dodgers win Pennant

1976: Retired

1977: Dodgers retired his #24

1983: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Committee)

1984: Died


Accomplishments:
4x World Champion

2,040-1,613 record

.558 win %

7 Pennants

As a player: 0-for-1

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