Walt Dropo
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Walter Dropo (Moose)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 220 lb.
- School University of Connecticut
- Debut April 19, 1949
- Final Game May 17, 1961
- Born January 30, 1923 in Moosup, CT USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Walt Dropo had a terrific year for the Boston Red Sox that won him the 1950 AL Rookie of the Year Award, but never again duplicated the season.
Dropo was signed by the Red Sox on June 17, 1947. He had been one of the leading basketball players at the University of Connecticut. Dropo was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the NFL in 1946 and by the Providence Steam Rollers of the BAA (precursor of the NBA) in 1947.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1950 AL Rookie of the Year Award
- AL All-Star (1950)
- AL Total Bases Leader (1950)
- AL RBI Leader (1950)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1950 & 1952)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1950)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1950)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1950)
| AL Rookie of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1950 | 1951 |
| Roy Sievers | Walt Dropo | Gil McDougald |
[edit] Records Held
- Consecutive hits, 12 (no walks), 1952
