About Bernie Creger
Lived 1927 – 1947 (aged 20). Bernie Creger was an American baseball player.
Bernard Odell Creger (March 21, 1927 – November 30, 1997) was an American professional baseball shortstop who appeared in 15 games in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals. Creger's pro career began when he was 16 years old and lasted for ten seasons (1943–1952), all but one of them spent in the St. Louis organization. Born in Wytheville, Virginia, he threw and batted right-handed, and was listed as tall and .
Creger had only 18 plate appearances for the 1947 Cardinals; he collected three hits—one of them a double—and one base on balls. He was credited with one sacrifice hit and one stolen base. He had no runs batted in. In the field, he played 49 innings during the year and started three late season games at shortstop. He made five errors in 29 total chances for a fielding percentage of .828.
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Who was Bernie Creger?
American baseball player
When was Bernie Creger born?
Bernie Creger was born on 21 March 1927 in Wytheville.
When did Bernie Creger die?
Bernie Creger died on 30 November 1947 in Lynchburg.
What was Bernie Creger's occupation?
Bernie Creger was a baseball player.
What nationality was Bernie Creger?
Bernie Creger was American.
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