Vital Statistics:
Born: July 17, 1917 in Harvey, Ill.
Died: Aug. 10, 2001
Teams: Cleveland Indians (1938-1950), Boston Red Sox (1951-1952)
Inducted into Hall of Fame: 1970
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary position: Shortstop
Career Highlights:
- Eight-time All-Star won the AL batting title in 1944.
- Was MVP in 1948, when he was the player-manager and led the Indians to a World Series title. In a one-game playoff for the AL pennant, Boudreau went 4-for-4 with two homers.
- Became a player-manager at the age of 24 with the Indians, and managed for 16 seasons, four after he retired as a player.
- Credited with devising the Ted Williams shift, and was responsible for turning infielder Bob Lemon into a Hall of Fame pitcher.
After Playing Career:
- Managed the Kansas City A's for three seasons and the Chicago Cubs for one season.
- Was a radio announcer for three decades with the Cubs.
