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Walter Alston is a MLB baseball player. He was born on December 1, 1911

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Also Known As Walter Emmons Alston • Walt Alston • Smokey Alston
Born December 1, 1911 • Ohio
Died October 1, 1984 (aged 72) • Ohio
Awards And Honors Baseball Hall of Fame (1983) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1983)
College Miami University of Ohio (Oxford, OH)
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 195 lb (188 cm, 88 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date September 27, 1936
Last Game September 27, 1936
Jersey Number 21 (1936-1936, St. Louis Cardinals)
Position first baseman
At Bats 1
Batting Average 0
Hits 0
Home Runs 0
On-Base Percentage 0
On-Base Plus Slugging 0
Runs 0
Runs Batted In 0
Slugging Percentage 0
Stolen Bases 0

Top Questions

What position did Walter Alston play?
Walter Alston played first baseman.
When was Walter Alston born?
Walter Alston was born on December 1, 1911.
Where was Walter Alston born?
Walter Alston was born in Venice, Ohio, United States.
How tall was Walter Alston?
Walter Alston was 6 ft 2 inches, 195 lb (188 cm, 88 kg).
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