Irv Noren

Irv Noren
Outfielder
Born: (1924-11-29) November 29, 1924
Jamestown, New York
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 18, 1950, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
October 1, 1960, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
Batting average .275
Home runs 65
Runs batted in 453
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Irving Arnold Noren (born November 29, 1924) is an American former professional baseball and basketball player. He played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1950 through 1960. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Senators, New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played for the National Basketball League's Chicago American Gears in 1946–47.

After his playing days were over, Noren worked as a minor league manager. During his time managing the Hawaii Islanders, he would fine players $50 if they showed up too sunburned to play baseball.[1]

Noren also worked as a Major League Baseball coach. He was on the staff of the Oakland Athletics as they won three consecutive World Series from 1972 to 1974.

References

  1. "Irv Noren - BR Bullpen". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.


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