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Milt Gaston

1896 – 1996

American baseball player

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About Milt Gaston

Lived 1896 – 1996 (aged 100). Milt Gaston was an American baseball player.

Nathaniel Milton Gaston (January 27, 1896 – April 26, 1996) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1934. Born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, he played for the New York Yankees, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. His older brother, Alex, was his batterymate with the 1929 Red Sox. Danny MacFayden was his brother-in-law.

His first roommate in the majors was Lou Gehrig when he played for the New York Yankees.

Three of Babe Ruth's record-setting home runs during the 1927 New York Yankees season were hit off Gaston, on July 26, July 27 and Sept. 11.

Gaston's career record was 97–164. He is the major league record holder for most games under .500 in a career.

A good hitting pitcher in his 11-year major league career, he posted a .200 batting average (145-for-724) with 55 runs, 6 home runs and 75 RBIs.

Death Gaston died at the age of 100 in Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was the first centenarian player for the MLB to have played for at least 10 years.

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Who was Milt Gaston?

American baseball player (1896-1996)

When was Milt Gaston born?

Milt Gaston was born on 27 January 1896 in Ridgefield Park.

When did Milt Gaston die?

Milt Gaston died on 26 April 1996 in Barnstable.

What was Milt Gaston's occupation?

Milt Gaston was a baseball player.

What nationality was Milt Gaston?

Milt Gaston was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Milt Gaston

· Wikidata: Q16013621

· DBpedia: Milt Gaston

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