Wally Post

Baseball Player

Birthday July 9, 1929

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Ohio

DEATH DATE Jan 6, 1982 (52)

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About

MLB outfielder who spent the majority of his 15-year career with the Cincinnati Reds.

Before Fame

He started out as a pitcher before being converted to an outfielder and breaking into the MLB.

Trivia

He hit the first home run at Dodger Stadium when it opened in 1962.

Family Life

He was married to Patricia and had four children, thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Associated With

He once beat Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron in a Home Run Derby.