Summary
Albert Hall, a well-known outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, passed away at the age of 67 in Birmingham, Alabama. Hall made history with the Braves by being the first player from Atlanta to hit for the cycle in 1987, a rare feat in baseball. He spent most of his career with the Braves and briefly played for the Pittsburgh Pirates before retiring.
Key Facts
- Albert Hall died at 67 in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.
- Hall was an outfielder who played for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- He was the first Atlanta Braves player to hit for the cycle, achieving this on September 23, 1987.
- Hall played 355 games over nine seasons with the Braves.
- He was drafted by the Braves in the sixth round of the 1977 MLB Draft.
- Hall had a career batting average of .251 and stole 67 bases in the majors.
- In the minor leagues, he stole 100 bases in one season in 1980.
- After retiring, Hall remained involved with the Braves through autograph signings.
