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Originally Posted by Cusick
Howard "Howdy" Groskloss: Pirates uniform. Not a great photo, but I obtained it directly from the player quite a few years ago.
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For about the last 12 to 18 months of his life 'Howdy' Groskloss was the oldest living major leaguer. He passed away at age 100 years, 3 months in July 2006. He played just three years in the majors (1930-1932).
I believe he studied medicine and became a doctor in his post-playing days.
See photo on previous page (1261); Section 25206.