Former New York Yankee all-star Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron passed away today at the age of 81. As the first baseman for the New York Yankees from 1954-1962, he hit .294, with 165 HRs, 672 RBI, and 1,103 hits in 1,087 games. Moose won four World Series with the Yankees during his time in the Bronx. He spent the remainder of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and California Angels.
Below are some links to press releases and articles on the passing of Moose Skowron…
- Yankees Mourn the Passing of Bill “Moose” Skowron (Yankees.com)
- Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron dies at 81 (ESPN.com)
- Yankees all-star Bill ‘Moose’ Skowron is dead at 81 (USA Today)
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