York, Rudy b. August 17, 1913 d. February 5, 1970 Major League Baseball Player. He played Major League baseball for 13 seasons (1934, 1937 to 1948) as a catcher and first baseman with the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics. Throughout his career he was a major offensive force and dangerous hitter who contrasted that talent with a lack of fielding and defensive ability. His prowess at the plate kept him in his teams lineups, but his poor "glove" caused his managers fits. Having one-eighth Cherokee...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Sunset Memory Gardens, Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, USA Plot: Section 221, Lot D, Space 2
b. August 17, 1913 d. February 5, 1970