About Walt Bond
Lived 1937 – 1967 (aged 29). Walt Bond was an American baseball player.
On December 19, 1963, he was acquired by Houston. The Colt .45s' general manager, Paul Richards, was aware of Bond's illness, but the team doctor examined Bond and determined his leukemia was in remission. However, the Twins released him on May 15, and although Bond caught on with the Triple-A Jacksonville Suns, his declining health forced him to the sidelines after only three games. Said his physician, Dr. Hatch Cummings: "He showed the strength of character and will that only champions possess. It was an exhibition of courage, and in the best tradition of baseball."
Among Bond's 307 big-league hits were 40 doubles, 11 triples and 41 homers. He was credited with 179 runs batted in.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walt Bond?
American baseball player (1937-1967)
When was Walt Bond born?
Walt Bond was born on 19 October 1937 in Denmark.
When did Walt Bond die?
Walt Bond died on 14 September 1967 in Houston.
What was Walt Bond's occupation?
Walt Bond was a baseball player.
What nationality was Walt Bond?
Walt Bond was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walt Bond. https://biography.guide/walt-bond/
MLA: "Walt Bond." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walt-bond/.
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