Bob Dillinger Passes Away at 91

[metrotheme]

http://www.baseballhappenings.net/20...uis-brown.html

Former St. Louis Browns infielder and World War II veteran Bob Dillinger passed away November 7, 2009 at the age of 91. Dillinger led the American League in hits in 1948 with 207, was an A.L. All-Star in 1949, and was the A.L. stolen base champion for three consecutive seasons (1947-1949). Dillinger played 6 seasons total in the Majors Leagues for the Browns, Athletics, Pirates and White Sox.

[disgrig]

I recall reading some negative things about Bob Dillinger (not always being a team player, etc) but I sent a few letters to him in the last few years to ask about his playing days with the Browns and he always responded and he was very, very quick to respond. It's a shame to lose another link to baseball's past.

[Philly-brownsfan]

By all accounts, on the basepaths and as an outfield defender, Dillinger could fly. He reached all-star heights in the Post WWII/mid-century years, but then burned out rather suddenly. RIP, Bob.

[Brownieand45sfan]

The all-nonagenarian team will need a new third-baseman.