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New York Giants (Baseball)

Mel Ott

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Biography

Melvin Thomas Ott (March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958), nicknamed "Master Melvin", was a Major League Baseball right fielder. He played his entire career for the New York Giants (1926-1947). Ott was born in Gretna, Louisiana. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The first National League player to surpass 500 home runs, he was unusually slight of stature for a power hitter, at 5 feet 9 inches.

12× All-Star (1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945)
World Series champion (1933)
San Francisco Giants #4 retired

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_ott

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New York Giants (Baseball) 1926 1947
New York Giants (Baseball) 1942 1948

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Type: Player, Coach, Hall of Fame

Sport: Baseball

Position: Outfielder

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Joined: 1/13/2010

Location: San Antonio, Texas