Dick Siebert

Richard Walther Siebert (February 19, 1912 - December 9, 1978) was an American first baseman in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career from 1932, 1936-1945. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals, both of the National League, and the Philadelphia A's of the American League.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was elected to the American League All-Star team in 1943.

Following his playing career, Siebert became head baseball coach at the University of Minnesota, leading the team to College World Series titles in 1956, 1960 and 1964. He died at age 66 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gopher baseball stadium Siebert Field is named for him.