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Steve Korcheck

1932 – 2016

American baseball player

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Lived 1932 – 2016 (aged 84). Steve Korcheck was an American baseball player.

Stephen Joseph Korcheck (August 11, 1932 – August 26, 2016) was an American professional baseball player. A catcher, he appeared in 58 games over four seasons (1954–1955; 1958–59) for the Washington Senators of Major League Baseball. Korcheck batted and threw right-handed, stood tall and weighed .

He joined the Senators from nearby George Washington University, where he starred in baseball and football. Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League in 1954 (third round, 35th overall selection), he chose a career in baseball instead. Interrupted by military service that cost him the 1956 and 1957 seasons, that career lasted for five seasons, concluding in 1960. All told, Korcheck batted .159 in 153 MLB at bats, with 23 hits, including six doubles and one triple.

From 1980 to 1997, Korcheck served as president of State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota.

He received a distinguished alumni achievement award from GWU in 1993.

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George Washington University
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Stephen Joseph Korcheck

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Korcheck?

American baseball player (1932–2016)

When was Steve Korcheck born?

Steve Korcheck was born on 11 August 1932 in Fayette County.

When did Steve Korcheck die?

Steve Korcheck died on 26 August 2016 in Bradenton.

What was Steve Korcheck's occupation?

Steve Korcheck was a baseball player.

What nationality was Steve Korcheck?

Steve Korcheck was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Korcheck

· Wikidata: Q7613067

· DBpedia: Steve Korcheck

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