About Dick Kokos
Lived 1928 – 1986 (aged 58). Dick Kokos was an American baseball player.
Richard Jerome Kokos, born Kokoszka (February 28, 1928 – April 9, 1986), was an American professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Browns/Baltimore Orioles, making his major league debut at age 20. After playing from to , he joined the army during the Korean War. Although he had hit effectively prior to his military service, when he returned in his hitting declined, and he was released after the season. In a 5-year, 475-game career, he compiled a .263 batting average (410-1558) with 239 runs, 59 home runs, 223 RBI, an on-base percentage of .365 and a slugging percentage of .441. Kokos was originally a Cleveland Indians prospect, and was traded on November 20, 1947 with $25,000, Joe Frazier, and Bryan Stephens for Walt Judnich and Bob Muncrief.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Kokos?
American baseball player
When was Dick Kokos born?
Dick Kokos was born on 28 February 1928 in Chicago.
When did Dick Kokos die?
Dick Kokos died on 9 April 1986 in Chicago.
What was Dick Kokos's occupation?
Dick Kokos was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dick Kokos?
Dick Kokos was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Kokos. https://biography.guide/dick-kokos/
MLA: "Dick Kokos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-kokos/.
Chicago: "Dick Kokos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-kokos/.
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