Gene Woodling

Baseball Player

Birthday August 16, 1922

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Ohio

DEATH DATE Jun 2, 2001 (78)

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About

Legend of theNew York Yankees, his bat helped the team to four straight World Series titles from 1949 to 1952.

Before Fame

He was signed by the Yankees after leading four different minor league teams in hitting.

Trivia

During his four playoff runs with the Yankees he hit .318, with three home runs, two triples and five doubles.

Family Life

He grew up in Akron, Ohio.

Associated With

He played alongside baseball legends like Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.