Ken Boyer
- Position(s):
- 3B, SS, CF, OF, 1B
- Born:
- May 20, 1931
- Bats:
- Right
- Throws:
- Right
- Height:
- 6' 1"
- Weight:
- 190 lbs
- Major League Debut:
- 4-12-1955 with SLN
- Allstar Selections:
- 1958 GG, 1959 GG, 1960 GG, 1961 GG, 1963 GG, 1964 LG, 1964 ML, 1964 MVP
Ken Boyer
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Teams Ken Boyer Managed
St. Louis Cardinals (1978-1980)
Where does Ken Boyer rank among baseball greats?
Ken Boyer ranks among the Top 50 all-time at 3B.
Born
Kenton Lloyd Boyer was born on May 20, 1931, in Liberty, MO.
Died
September 7, 1982, St.Louis, MO
Major League Debut
4 12,1955
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1955
Brooks Robinson
Roberto Clemente
Ken Boyer
Rocky Colavito
Clete Boyer
Elston Howard
Sandy Koufax
Jim Bunning
Bill Virdon
Family Tree
Ken's younger brother Clete actually debuted in the big leagues at the same time, in 1955. Clete was an excellent infielder with good range, quick feet, sure hands, and a strong arm. He won a Gold Glove at third base and faced Ken in the 1964 World Series, playing for the Yankees.
Similar Players
Offensively, Bobby Bonilla. Defensively, Graig Nettles.
Related Players
Ron Santo, Clete Boyer
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Post-Season Appearances
1964 World Series
Awards and Honors
1958 NL Gold Glove
1959 NL Gold Glove
1960 NL Gold Glove
1961 NL Gold Glove
1963 NL Gold Glove
1964 NL MVP
Batting Feats
- September 14, 1961: Cycle...
- June 16, 1964: Cycle...
Hitting Streaks
29 games (1959)
15 games (1961)
All-Star Selections
1956 NL
1959 NL
1960 NL
1961 NL
1962 NL
1963 NL
1964 NL
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