Ray Caldwell
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About
Talented pitcher for the New York Yankees who was known as much for his on-field prowess as for his off-the-field antics.
Before Fame
He joined the New York Yankees when they were still the Highlanders.
Trivia
After a lightning strike knocked him unconscious for half an hour during the middle of a game, he decided to stay in the game upon regaining consciousness, recording the final out.
Family Life
His stepfather was a telegrapher, and after his baseball career Ray followed in his footsteps.
Associated With
He was named to the Kansas City Blues all-time team in 1948, along with Joe DiMaggio's brother, Vince.
