Dixie Walker was a five-time All-Star who rose to fame in the 1940s with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was born on September 24, 1910 in Villa Rica, GA and was known for his hitting prowess and leadership on the field. He was a key part of the Dodgers' success during the 1940s and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)
About
Five-time All-Star who rose to fame in the 1940s with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Before Fame
He was originally looked upon as a possible successor to Babe Ruth for the New York Yankees.
Trivia
He is the only player in baseball history who could count both Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson as teammates.
Family Life
He had a daughter named Susan with his wife Estelle.
Associated With
He won the National League batting title in 1944, beating out Hall of Famer Stan Musial.