About Dick Porter
Lived 1901 – 1974 (aged 72). Dick Porter was an American baseball player.
Richard Twilley Porter (December 30, 1901 – September 24, 1974) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder from –, for the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox.
In 1930, he batted .350 with 43 doubles and 100 runs scored in only 119 games. He reached career highs in 1932 with 191 hits and 106 runs scored.
In 675 major league games, he had 11 home runs, 282 RBI, scored 426 runs and batted .308 (774-for-2515). Before and after his major league career, he played 14 seasons for three teams in the International League, hitting .328 with 123 home runs. He is a member of the International League Hall of Fame.
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Who was Dick Porter?
American baseball player (1901–1974)
When was Dick Porter born?
Dick Porter was born on 30 December 1901 in Princess Anne.
When did Dick Porter die?
Dick Porter died on 24 September 1974 in Philadelphia.
What was Dick Porter's occupation?
Dick Porter was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dick Porter?
Dick Porter was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Porter. https://biography.guide/dick-porter/
MLA: "Dick Porter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dick-porter/.
Chicago: "Dick Porter." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dick-porter/.
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