Bill Virdon Baseball

[caappy]

William Charles Virdon (born June 9, 1931) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). Virdon played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1965 and in 1968. He served as a coach for the Pirates and Houston Astros, and managed the Pirates, Astros, New York Yankees, and Montreal Expos. After playing in Minor League Baseball for the Yankees organization, Virdon was traded to the Cardinals, and he made his MLB debut in 1955. That year, Virdon won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. A premier defensive outfielder during his playing days as a center fielder for the Cardinals and Pirates, Virdon led a strong defensive team to the 1960 World Series championship.

As player
St. Louis Cardinals (1955–1956)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1956–1965, 1968)

As manager
Pittsburgh Pirates (1972–1973)
New York Yankees (1974–1975)
Houston Astros (1975–1982)
Montreal Expos (1983–1984)

Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (1960)
NL Rookie of the Year (1955)
Gold Glove Award (1962)

Sent him 2 photos on 13 Apr and got them back signed on 25 Apr.

Mr Bill Virdon
1311 E. River Rd.
Springfield, MO 65804

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Hi again caappy

Thank you for your feedback

Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.

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