Marty Karow
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Martin Gregory Karow born Martin Gregory Karowsky
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 170 lb.
- School Ohio State University
- Debut June 21, 1927
- Final Game July 4, 1927
- Born July 18, 1904 in Braddock, PA USA
- Died April 27, 1986 in Bryan, TX USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Marty Karow played in the major leagues in 1927 for the Boston Red Sox. Karow was a 22-year-old infielder on the Red Sox in 1927, as was Billy Rogell, who played briefly with the Red Sox before moving to a long career with the Tigers. Whereas Karow got only the one shot and hit .200, Rogell had had a previous shot in 1925, when he hit .195.
Later, he was coach at the United States Naval Academy (1936), Texas A&M University (1938-1941, 1948-1950) and Ohio State University He led the Buckeyes to the College World Series in 1951, 1965, 1966, and 1967, winning the 1966 College World Series.
