Moose Solters

Moose Solters

Left fielder
Born: March 22, 1906(1906-03-22)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died: September 28, 1975(1975-09-28) (aged 69)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right 
MLB debut
April 17, 1934 for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 26, 1943 for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Batting average     .289
Home runs     83
Runs batted in     599
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Julius Joseph "Moose" Solters (born Julius Joseph Soltesz on March 22, 1906 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – September 28, 1975) was a major league outfielder between 1934 and 1943.

Career

After nine seasons in the American League and 3421 plate appearances, Solters retired with a .289 career batting average. Towards the end of his career his vision deteriorated and he eventually lost his sight due to diabetes complications. Solters is buried in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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