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Dick Culler

1915 – 1964

American baseball player

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About Dick Culler

Lived 1915 – 1964 (aged 49). Dick Culler was an American baseball player.

Richard Broadus Culler (January 15, 1915 – June 16, 1964), known outside of professional baseball by his middle name, was an American pro baseball player who appeared in 472 Major League games (primarily as a shortstop) for the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox (1943), Boston Braves (1944–1947), Chicago Cubs (1948) and New York Giants (1949). The native of High Point, North Carolina, stood tall and weighed .

In eight MLB seasons he played in 472 games and totalled 1,527 at-bats, 195 runs, 372 hits, 39 doubles, 6 triples, 2 home runs, 99 RBI, 19 stolen bases, 166 walks with a .244 batting average, a .320 on-base percentage and a .281 slugging percentage.

Culler attended High Point College, where he played baseball, basketball and soccer. He was best known for his exploits as captain of the basketball team and his No. 9 was the first ever retired at the school. He was player and coach of the soccer team, and was a pitcher and infielder for the baseball team.

Culler also played in the independent Carolina League for several seasons with the Concord Weavers.

After his playing career, Culler founded and operated the Autographed Baseball Company, which still exists in High Point today.

Culler died in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the age of 49.

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Birth century
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Education
High Point Central High School, High Point University
Also known as
Richard Broadus Culler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dick Culler?

American baseball player (1915-1964)

When was Dick Culler born?

Dick Culler was born on 15 January 1915 in High Point.

When did Dick Culler die?

Dick Culler died on 16 June 1964 in Chapel Hill.

What was Dick Culler's occupation?

Dick Culler was a baseball player.

What nationality was Dick Culler?

Dick Culler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dick Culler

· Wikidata: Q5272803

· DBpedia: Dick Culler

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