About Cliff Melton
Lived 1912 – 1986 (aged 74). Cliff Melton was an American baseball player.
Clifford George Melton (January 3, 1912 – July 28, 1986) was an American professional baseball left-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants over parts of eight seasons spanning 1937–44. Listed at , , Melton batted left-handed.
A native of Brevard, North Carolina, Melton had two different nicknames: "Mickey Mouse" and "Mountain Music". His cousin, Rube, pitched in the major leagues for six seasons.
Fact On September 15, 1938, Melton was on the mound the first time that two brothers hit back-to-back home runs in major league history. The batters were Lloyd Waner and Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. (The second time was not until April 23, 2013, when B. J. Upton and Justin Upton of the Atlanta Braves homered against Colorado Rockies' Jon Garland.)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cliff Melton?
American baseball player (1912-1986)
When was Cliff Melton born?
Cliff Melton was born on 3 January 1912 in Brevard.
When did Cliff Melton die?
Cliff Melton died on 28 July 1986 in Baltimore.
What was Cliff Melton's occupation?
Cliff Melton was a baseball player.
What nationality was Cliff Melton?
Cliff Melton was American.
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