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Dixie Upright

1926 – 1986

American baseball player

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About Dixie Upright

Lived 1926 – 1986 (aged 60). Dixie Upright was an American baseball player.

R. T. "Dixie" Upright (May 30, 1926 – November 13, 1986) was an American left-handed, , 175 pound Major League Baseball player who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1953.

Prior to playing professional baseball, he attended Cannon High School in Kannapolis.

Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1947, Upright was sent to the Chicago White Sox in an unknown transaction before the 1951 season. On January 20, 1953, he was traded with $25,000 to the Browns for Fred Marsh. Upright made his big league debut on April 18 of that year. He appeared in a total of nine games, collecting two hits (including a home run) in eight at-bats, for an average of .250. He also scored three times and drove in one run.

Upright played in his final big league game on May 10. On May 13, the Browns released him, and he was quickly signed by the Chicago Cubs on that same day. Upright never again appeared in the major leagues.

In 1958, he hit .343 with 17 homers and 116 RBI for the Amarillo Gold Sox of the Western League, earning him a spot on the All-Star team.

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Cannon High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dixie Upright?

American baseball player (1926–1986)

When was Dixie Upright born?

Dixie Upright was born on 30 May 1926 in Kannapolis.

When did Dixie Upright die?

Dixie Upright died on 13 November 1986 in Concord.

What was Dixie Upright's occupation?

Dixie Upright was a baseball player.

What nationality was Dixie Upright?

Dixie Upright was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dixie Upright

· Wikidata: Q5284904

· DBpedia: Dixie Upright

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