Rick Ferrell

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1936 Goudey Rick Ferrell

Richard Benjamin Ferrell


Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1984

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[edit] Biographical Information

Catcher Rick Ferrell was the brother of pitcher Wes Ferrell and minor league OF/Manager George Ferrell. Many people are convinced that the Hall of Fame has inducted the wrong one of the two major league brothers.

As of 2007, Ferrell has the 5th most passed balls in the Modern Era, 142.

After his playing career ended, Ferrell was a Washington Senators coach for four seasons and a Detroit Tigers coach for four more. Ferrell was the GM of the Tigers from 1959 to 1962 and assistant GM from 1963 to 1975. He then served as a special assistant to the GM until 1978.


Preceded by
John McHale
Detroit Tigers General Manager
1959-1962
Succeeded by
Jim Campbell

[edit] Notable Achievements

  • 8-time AL All-Star (1933-1938, 1944 & 1945)
  • Baseball Hall of Fame: Class of 1984

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