George Caster
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George Jasper Caster (Ug)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.
- School San Bernardino Valley College
- Debut September 10, 1934
- Final Game September 16, 1946
- Born August 4, 1907 in Colton, CA USA
- Died December 18, 1955 in Lakewood, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Caster is the all-time saves leader in St. Louis Browns franchise history with 28.
He managed the Riverside Rubes of the Sunset League for the first part of the 1948 season.
On Dec. 18, 1955, Caster died after suffering a heart attack at a Christmas party.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Saves Leader (1944)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1938)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1937 & 1938)
- Won a World Series with the Detroit Tigers in 1945
