Eric Tipton
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Eric Gordon Tipton (Dukie or Blue Devil)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.
- School Duke University
- Debut June 9, 1939
- Final Game September 29, 1945
- Born April 20, 1915 in Petersburg, VA USA
- Died August 29, 2001 in Newport News, VA USA
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Eric Tipton played seven seasons in the majors, achieving stardom during World War II. His best year was 1943, when his Adjusted OPS+ was third in the league. His nine home runs in 1943 were best on the Cincinnati Reds, a team which finished second in the National League. The following year he hit .301, second highest among the regulars on the team.
He played college football as a halfback at Duke University. After his major league career, he was head baseball coach at the College of William & Mary (1953-1957) and at the United States Military Academy (1958-1977). He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
He is one of two major leaguers with the last name "Tipton".
