Roy Sievers
A powerful right-handed slugger, Roy Sievers won the Rookie of the Year Award with his hometown St. Louis Browns, but blossomed after he was traded to the Senators. With Washington he became a fan favorite as he was named to the All-Star team five times and won the home run title in 1957. He socked 20 or more homers in nine consecutive seasons, and was third in American League Most Valuable Player voting in 1957, behind only Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams.
Quotes From Sievers
"I guess I was trying too hard last year. I thought I'd snapout of it this spring, but didn't. I'm not peeved at anybody because I'm going to San Antonio. In fact, I'm glad to get this opportunity to prove I'm still a major leaguer." — Roy Sievers, 1949 AL Rookie of the Year, on his demotion to the minors in June of 1951
Played For
St. Louis Browns (1949-1953)
Washington Senators (1954-1959)
Chicago White Sox (1960-1961)
Philadelphia Phillies (1962-1964)
Washington Senators (1964-1965)
Best Season: 1957
That season, in which Sievers led the AL in homers, RBI, total bases, and extra-base hits, the Nationals held a day for him on September 23. The master of ceremonies was Vice-President Richard Nixon, an avid baseball fan. Sievers was presented with a new Mercury station wagon, a television set, golf clubs, tape recorder, wristwatch, and free haircuts for a year. "This is the most memorable night of my life," Siever said graciously.
Born
Roy Edward Sievers was born on November 18, 1926, in St. Louis, MO.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 1B
Primary Team: WS1
Major League Debut
April 21, 1949
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Nicknames
Squirrel
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1971 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.1% |
1972 |
BBWAA |
3 |
.8% |
|
Awards and Honors
1949 AL Rookie of the Year
Hitting Streaks
21 games (1960)
19 games (1961)
All-Star Selections
1956 AL
1957 AL
1959 AL
1961 AL
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