 American baseball player Monty Stratton Image by Unknown, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Don StrattonMonty Stratton Monty Stratton American baseball player (1912–1982) Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton (May 21, 1912 – September 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).[1] He was born in Palacios, Texas (some sources state Wagner, Texas) and lived in Greenville, Texas, for part of his life. His major league career ended prematurely when a hunting accident in 1938 forced doctors to amputate his right leg. Wearing a prosthetic leg, Stratton played in the minor leagues from 1946 to 1953. His comeback was the subject of the 1949 film The Stratton Story, in which he was portrayed by Jimmy Stewart. Quick facts MLB debut, Last MLB appearance ... Monty Stratton Stratton, circa 1938 Pitcher Born: (1912-05-21)May… (Source: Wikipedia)
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