Sammy White

Played For
Boston Red Sox (1951-1959)
Milwaukee Braves (1961)
Philadelphia Phillies (1962)

Factoids
White is one of the Red Sox' players who appears in Norman Rockwell's famous painting, The Dugout. The other players shown are Ted Williams, Billy Goodman, Jackie Jensen, Frank Sullivan, and a minor leaguer who never played in the majors, Sherman Safford.

Born
Samuel Charles White was born on July 7, 1928, in Wenatchee, WA.

Died
August 5, 1991, Princeville, HI

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  BOS

Major League Debut
September 26, 1951

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1951
Willie Mays
Mickey Mantle
Roy McMillan
Pete Runnels
Frank Thomas
Johnny Logan
Bob Friend
Rocky Bridges
Gil McDougald

All-Star Selections
1953 AL

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