Walt Moryn

Played For
Brooklyn Dodgers (1954-1955)
Chicago Cubs (1956-1960)
St. Louis Cardinals (1960-1961)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1961)

Preserving the No-No
Moryn made a shoestring catch to record the final out in Don Cardwell's no-hitter against the Cardinals, on May 15, 1960. Playing left field, Moryn sped in and scooped up a soft liner off the bat of Joe Cunningham to help Cardwell make history. Ironically, a few weeks later, Moryn was traded to the Cardinals, where he replaced Cunningham in the outfield.

Players Who Hit Three Homers in One Game, and Last Homer was a Game-Ender
05/30/1958: Walt Moryn, Cubs
06/26/1958: Hector Lopez, A's
04/21/1959: Don Demeter, Dodgers
07/27/1979: Cecil Cooper, Brewers
05/04/1980: Otto Velez, Jays
07/31/1991: Jack Clark, Red Sox
04/15/2001: Todd Hollandsworth, Rockies
04/16/2006: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

Source: David Vincent, SABR Home Run Expert

Scouting Report
"He runs exceptionally well for a man his size." — The Sporting News, October 2, 1957

Born
Walter Joseph Moryn was born on April 12, 1926, in St. Paul, MN.

Died
July 21, 1996, Winfield, IL

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  CHN

Major League Debut
June 29, 1954

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Nicknames
Moose

All-Star Selections
1958 NL

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