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Elite 1950s Catcher,Del Crandall Turns 90.
Del Crandall, and 8-time National League All-Star Catcher Turned 90 earlier this week. He broke into the majors at the age of 19 with the 1949 Boston Braves. He was a Brave through 1963 and earned spots on the National League All-Star team roster 8 times in a 10 year period.
Crandall belted 179 career home runs, but it was his defensive skills that lifted his status to that of an elite player.
Crandall was an all-star from 1953 to 1956, also from 1958 to 1960 and again in 1962.
Crandall's Career Stops: 1949-1950: Boston Braves; 1951-1952: U.S. Military Service; 1953-1963: Milwaukee Braves; 1964: San Francisco Giants; 1965: Pittsburgh Pirates; 1966: Cleveland Indians.
Crandall's birthdate: March 5, 1930.
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