Al Rosen (original) (raw)

Full name Albert Leonard Rosen

Born February 29, 1924, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Died March 13, 2015, Rancho Mirage, California

First Game: September 10, 1947; Final Game: September 30, 1956

Bat: Right Throw: Right Height: 5' 10.5" Weight: 180

Named AL Most Valuable Player by Baseball Writers' Association of America (1953)

Named Major League Player of the Year by The Sporting News (1953)

Named AL Player of the Year by The Sporting News (1953)

Named Major League Executive of the Year by The Sporting News (1987)

Named third baseman on The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team (1953 to 1954)

Ejections: 1953 (2), 1956 (2). Total: 4

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