Former Cubs, Mets 3-Time All-Star Outfielder Dies
Summary
George Altman, a former Major League Baseball player, has died at the age of 92. Altman was known for his time with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets and was a three-time All-Star. He also played baseball in Japan and was one of the last players to transition from the Negro Leagues to the National League.Key Facts
- George Altman played in Major League Baseball for nine seasons.
- He was an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets.
- Altman was selected as an All-Star in 1961 and 1962.
- He hit 101 home runs and had 403 runs batted in (RBIs) in his MLB career.
- Before joining MLB, Altman played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro Leagues.
- He also played eight seasons in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.
- Altman was recently the oldest living former Mets player before his death.
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