Vic Wertz was a four-time MLB All-Star who played on six teams during his 17-year career. He was born on February 9, 1926 in York, PA and was known for his powerful hitting and strong throwing arm. He was a key contributor to the Cleveland Indians' 1954 World Series championship and was inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $13 Million
About
Four-time MLB All-Star who played on six teams during his 17-year career.
Before Fame
He served in World War II before beginning his baseball career in 1947.
Trivia
He was stricken with polio in 1955, but was able to continue his baseball career the following season.
Family Life
He married his wife Lucille, and together they ran a Detroit-area charity golf tournament to support the Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan.
Associated With
He hit the ball that led to the famous catch made by Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays in the 1954 World Series.
