Don Buddin

Donald Thomas Buddin (May 5, 1934 – June 30, 2011) was an American professional baseball shortstop. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox (1956, 1958–61), Houston Colt .45s and Detroit Tigers (1962). Listed at , , Buddin batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Turbeville, South Carolina.

Early life Buddin played high school baseball in Olanta, South Carolina, where he led his team to the state championship in 1953. Buddin led The American Legion Baseball Olanta, Sc Post 85 to the State Championship game in 1951 He was a highly touted prospect, and the Boston Red Sox won a bidding war for his services. and the nickname "Bootin' Buddin," given by Red Sox fans.

Death Buddin died in Greenville, South Carolina, at the age of 77 after having a long bout with cancer.