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Also played short for the Cards...circa 1964 (when the Cards had an All Star Infield: White, Javier, Boyer / Groat).The 1960 NL MVP at short for the Pirates and a 1950's All-American at point guard for Duke has left us.
That's another Pirates' player from 1957-when I saw my first MLB game in Jersey City-who has gone on to that big diamond in the sky.
Saw Dodgers and Pirates in JC alsoThe 1960 NL MVP at short for the Pirates and a 1950's All-American at point guard for Duke has left us.
That's another Pirates' player from 1957-when I saw my first MLB game in Jersey City-who has gone on to that big diamond in the sky.
No Yankee fan here either. The 60 Pirates & 64 Cards were great teams. Yes, great Series wins by them.You can’t spell Groat without GOAT. He may not have been the best ss ever but what a great athlete and team leader. As an avid Yankee hater I am happy to note that his 60 Pirates and 64 Cards beat the Yankees in the WS. Groat was one of my all time faves in my mid-1950’s little league days.
Yes I remember Conley. Obviously Conley was a fine athlete, but Groat was much better at both sports.As the Times obit says, Groat also played in the NBA. Some of you will remember Gene Conley, the Red Sox pitcher who played NBA basketball in the off-season.
I was a Yankees fan as a kid, and I can well remember Groat's outstanding play in the 1960 and 1964 World Series.'
i remember Conley as well as , one time Knick , Dave DeBusschere pitching for the White Sox .Yes I remember Conley. Obviously Conley was a fine athlete, but Groat was much better at both sports.
In addition, Danny Ainge played both sports professionally. He said he preferred baseball because of the lifestyle but he couldn't hit well enough to stick in the majors. Thanks for reminding me about DeBusschere. Conley was also a pitcher. Height is beneficial for a pitcher as well as for a basketball player.i remember Conley as well as , one time Knick , Dave DeBusschere pitching for the White Sox .
Dave also was Ron Reed's HC when Reed played for the Detroit Pistons then left for a pretty good baseball career
I always wondered how Ainge could still be allowed to play NCAA basketball while playing MLB.In addition, Danny Ainge played both sports professionally.