About Gene Corbett
Lived 1913 – 2009 (aged 95). Gene Corbett was an American baseball player.
Eugene Louis Corbett (October 25, 1913 – January 28, 2009) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies between and . Born in Winona, Minnesota, he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
Corbett played with the Phillies in part of three seasons. In a 37-game career, he was a .120 hitter (13-for-108) with two home runs and 10 RBI, including 12 runs and three doubles. Following his majors career, he was traded for first baseman/outfielder Phil Weintraub and played for the Baltimore Orioles of the International League.
Corbett was the last living position player (non-pitcher) to have played at Baker Bowl, the Phillies home ballpark between May 2, , and June 30, 1938, while a member of the Phillies.
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Who was Gene Corbett?
American baseball player
When was Gene Corbett born?
Gene Corbett was born on 25 October 1913 in Winona.
When did Gene Corbett die?
Gene Corbett died on 28 January 2009 in Salisbury.
What was Gene Corbett's occupation?
Gene Corbett was a baseball player.
What nationality was Gene Corbett?
Gene Corbett was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gene Corbett. https://biography.guide/gene-corbett/
MLA: "Gene Corbett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gene-corbett/.
Chicago: "Gene Corbett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gene-corbett/.
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