KFDM COOP Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Former teammate of Ruth dies Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bill Werber, who was the oldest living former major leaguer and a former teammate of Babe Ruth, has died at age 100. Werber's son, Bill Jr., said his father died Thursday morning of "old age" after moving into an assisted care facility three weeks ago. A career .271 hitter who led the American League in stolen bases three times, Werber played with Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Lefty Grove in stints with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Werber also was a member of the 1940 World Series champion Cincinnati Reds, and Duke's first All-American basketball player.
Guest Orangeboy Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 YankeeDawg, You see this one play?
Gabe Posted January 25, 2009 Report Posted January 25, 2009 Man I wish I had been around for the good ole days of baseballs.
Guest JoesBros Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Man I wish I had been around for the good ole days of baseballs. Everytime I watch Field of Dreams I think the same thing.
Guest BCNatureBoy Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Man I wish I had been around for the good ole days of baseballs. Everytime I watch Field of Dreams I think the same thing. You know dats right.
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