About Rocky Krsnich
Lived 1927 – 2019 (aged 91). Rocky Krsnich was an American baseball player.
Rocky Krsnich (born Rocco Peter Krznić; August 5, 1927 – February 14, 2019) was an American Major League Baseball third baseman.
Biography He was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. Krsnich originally signed as a free agent in 1945 with the Philadelphia Phillies. The following year, he joined the New York Yankees organization. In 1948, Krsnich was selected in the Minor League Draft by the Chicago White Sox. During his time with the White Sox, Krsnich played at the Major League level in 1949, as well as in 1952 and 1953. Later he was traded along with Saul Rogovin and Connie Ryan to the Cincinnati Reds for Willard Marshall. He is the brother of former MLB player Mike Krsnich. Krsnich died February 14, 2019.
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Who was Rocky Krsnich?
American baseball player (1927–2019)
When was Rocky Krsnich born?
Rocky Krsnich was born on 5 August 1927 in West Allis.
When did Rocky Krsnich die?
Rocky Krsnich died on 14 February 2019 in Overland Park, Kansas.
What was Rocky Krsnich's occupation?
Rocky Krsnich was a baseball player.
What nationality was Rocky Krsnich?
Rocky Krsnich was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rocky Krsnich. https://biography.guide/rocky-krsnich/
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