Former Yankees Pitcher Al Closter Dies
Summary
Al Closter, a former baseball pitcher who played for the Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves, died at age 82 on June 11. He had a notable baseball career including high school championships, Olympic participation, and professional play spanning several teams and minor leagues.Key Facts
- Al Closter appeared in 21 Major League Baseball games over four seasons.
- He played for the Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and Atlanta Braves.
- Closter had a Major League record of 2 wins, 2 losses, and a 6.62 earned run average (ERA).
- He was a star athlete in high school, pitching three consecutive no-hitters in playoffs and earning a place in the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame.
- Closter played for the 1964 U.S. Olympic exhibition baseball team and went on a goodwill tour in Asia.
- He signed with the New York Yankees in 1965 and was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the Rule 5 draft.
- His longest Major League season was in 1971 with the Yankees, where he played 14 games.
- Closter was inducted into the Syracuse Baseball Wall of Fame in 2006 for his minor league career.
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