Former Phillies Catcher, World Series Champion Passes Away
Summary
Bob Oldis, a former Major League Baseball catcher and World Series champion, has passed away at the age of 97. Oldis had a career with teams like the Washington Senators, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies, and he was part of the Pirates' 1960 World Series-winning team.Key Facts
- Bob Oldis played in Major League Baseball for the Washington Senators, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies.
- He participated in the 1960 World Series, where the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees.
- Oldis played 135 games in the major leagues and had a batting average of .237.
- In 1962, he was notable for throwing out base-stealer Maury Wills twice in one game.
- Oldis worked as a coach and scout post-retirement, earning another World Series ring with the 2003 Florida Marlins.
- He was active as a scout for teams like the Montreal Expos and served as a bullpen coach for the Phillies.
- At the time of his death, he was one of the oldest living former MLB players.
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