 Former Yankee Stadium organist Eddie Layton at his retirement party. Image by MikeyStrikes, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Eddie LaytonEddie Layton Eddie Layton American organist (1925–2004) Edward M. Layton (October 10, 1925 – December 26, 2004) was an American stadium organist who played at old Yankee Stadium for nearly 40 years, earning him membership in the New York Sports Hall of Fame.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Eddie Layton Layton at his retirement party in 2003 Born Edward M. Layton (1925-10-10)October 10, 1925 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died December 26, 2004(2004-12-26) (aged 79) Forest Hills, Queens, New York, U.S. Occupation Stadium organist Close Early life and education Layton was born in Philadelphia. He graduated from West Chester State Teachers College, now West Chester University, where he majored in meteorology with a minor in music. He began playing the organ when… (Source: Wikipedia)
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