Sherm Lollar
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John Sherman Lollar
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- School Pittsburg State University
- Debut April 20, 1946
- Final Game September 7, 1963
- Born August 23, 1924 in Durham, AR USA
- Died September 24, 1977 in Springfield, MO USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, catcher Sherm Lollar was a Baltimore Orioles coach from 1964 to 1967, a Oakland Athletics coach in 1968, and managed at Iowa from 1970-1972 and the Tucson Toros in 1973-74.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1945 MVP International League Baltimore Orioles
- 7-time AL All-Star (1950, 1954-1956 & 1958-1960)
- 3-time Gold Glove Winner (1957/ML, 1958/AL & 1959/AL)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1958 & 1959)
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1947
[edit] Records Held
- Most times two hits in an inning in a game, twice, 4/23/55 (tied)
