Today's Birthday: George Scott, Olean Red Sox (1962) & Wellsville Red Sox (1963)

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Former New York-Penn League (NYPL) prospect George Scott was born on this date in 1944. He played in the NYPL during two seasons with the 1962 Olean Red Sox and 1963 Wellsville Red Sox.

Scott went on to play in the majors for 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1966-71, 1977-79)), Milwaukee Brewers (1972-76), Kansas City Royals (1979), and New York Yankees (1979). He was an American League All-Star in 1966, '75, and '77, and won 8 Gold Gloves.

After his playing days, he managed in Mexico and was elected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006. Scott died on July 28, 2013, at the age of 69.

Source: Baseball Reference 

 

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