Vic Wertz
Played For
Detroit Tigers (1947-1952)
St. Louis Browns (1952-1953)
Baltimore Orioles (1954)
Cleveland Indians (1954-1958)
Boston Red Sox (1959-1961)
Detroit Tigers (1961-1963)
Minnesota Twins (1963)
Born
Victor Woodrow Wertz was born on February 9, 1925, in York, PA.
Died
July 7, 1983, Detroit, MI
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: DET
Major League Debut
April 15, 1947
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1970 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.7% |
1971 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.6% |
1972 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.0% |
1973 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.5% |
1974 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.5% |
1975 |
BBWAA |
5 |
1.4% |
1976 |
BBWAA |
5 |
1.3% |
1977 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.0% |
1978 |
BBWAA |
4 |
1.1% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1954 World Series
Batting Feats
- September 14, 1947: Cycle...
All-Star Selections
1949 AL
1951 AL
1952 AL
1957 AL
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