12/01: "Old Reliable" Tommy Henrich, Oldest Living Yankee, Dies
Posted by: Patrick
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo and Richard Goldstein of the Times report that former Yankees right fielder Tommy Henrich has passed away at the age of 96. Henrich, nicknamed "Old Reliable," had been the oldest living Yankee. He played 11 seasons from 1937 through 1950 - missing three to fight in World War II.
In 1,284 career games, he hit .282 with a .382 OBA, 182 home runs and 795 RBI. He won four titles while in the Bronx and was a .262 postseason hitter.
According to Elias Sports Bureau, 92 year old Virgil Trucks is thought to now be the oldest living Yankee. A right handed pitcher, Trucks pitched in 25 games f or the Yankees in his final season of 1958.
Our thoughts are with Mr. Henrich's family and those who were close to him.
Via Chad Jennings.
In 1,284 career games, he hit .282 with a .382 OBA, 182 home runs and 795 RBI. He won four titles while in the Bronx and was a .262 postseason hitter.
According to Elias Sports Bureau, 92 year old Virgil Trucks is thought to now be the oldest living Yankee. A right handed pitcher, Trucks pitched in 25 games f or the Yankees in his final season of 1958.
Our thoughts are with Mr. Henrich's family and those who were close to him.
Via Chad Jennings.
