Where does Rudy York rank among baseball greats?
Rudy York ranks #50 among the Top 50 all-time at 1B. Rankings ⇒ Where He Played He started as a catcher and then first base, and became an outfielder/first baseman. Born Preston Rudolph York was born on August 17, 1913, in Ragland, AL. Died February 5, 1970, Rome, GA Batted: Right Threw: Right Primary Position: 1B –> Primary Team: DET –> Major League Debut 8 22, Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1934 Phil Cavarretta Rudy York Harlond Clift Augie Galan Frank McCormick Frenchy Bordagaray Zeke Bonura Al Benton Denny Galehouse –> Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1962 BBWAA 1 .6% Post-Season Appearances 1940 World Series 1945 World Series 1946 World Series Batting Feats • September 1, 1941: 3 HR… • July 27, 1946: 2 Grand Slams… • July 27, 1946: 10 RBI… Notes York was famous for getting himself into sticky situations. On more than one occasion, he found himself locked out of his room when he missed curfew and had to find a sleeping spot in the lobby, the hallway, or once
