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Dick Drott

1936 – 1985

American baseball player

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Lived 1936 – 1985 (aged 49). Dick Drott was an American baseball player.

Richard Fred Drott (July 1, 1936 – August 16, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Colt .45s. Drott, nicknamed "Hummer", started his major league career in 1957 with the Cubs. He won 15 games as a rookie, led the league in walks allowed, and finished third in balloting for Rookie of the Year. He graduated from Western Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

On April 24, 1957, Drott was ejected from a game for using a wheelchair to wheel Moe Drabowsky to first base after Drabowsky claimed he was hit on the foot by a pitch.

Arm injuries limited Drott's effectiveness after 1957. He was drafted during the regular phase of the 1961 MLB Expansion Draft by the Houston Colt .45s. After posting a 2–12 record in 1963, Drott was sent back to the minor leagues. By 1965 he was finished playing professional baseball. Drott finished his career with a record of 27–46 with a lifetime 4.78 ERA in 176 games played.

Dick Drott died of stomach cancer at age 49.

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Who was Dick Drott?

American baseball player (1936-1985)

When was Dick Drott born?

Dick Drott was born on 1 July 1936 in Cincinnati.

When did Dick Drott die?

Dick Drott died on 16 August 1985 in Glendale Heights.

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Dick Drott was a baseball player.

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Dick Drott was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dick Drott

· Wikidata: Q5272850

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