Ron Northey
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Ronald James Northey was an American
professional baseball
player and coach. He was an outfielder
for the Philadelphia Phillies
(1942–44, 1946–47 and 1957), St. Louis Cardinals
(1947–49), Cincinnati Reds
(1950), Chicago Cubs
(1950 and 1952) and Chicago White Sox
(1955–57). Northey was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
, batted left-handed, threw right-handed, stood 5 inch tall and weighed 195 lb (88.5 kg) during his playing career. His son, Scott Northey
, also was a major league outfielder.
Ron Northey finished 29th in voting for the 1943 National League MVP, and 18th in voting for the 1944 NL MVP. In 12 seasons he played in 1,084 games and had 3,172 at bats, 385 runs, 874 hits, 172 doubles, 28 triples, 108 home runs, 513 RBI, 7 stolen bases, 361 walks, .276 batting average, .352 on-base percentage, .450 slugging percentage, 1,426 total bases and 14 sacrifice hits.
Northey was a coach
on the staff of skipper Danny Murtaugh
with the Pittsburgh Pirates
from 1961-63. He died suddenly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
, at the age of 50 after being taken ill at his home.
United States
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professional baseball
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player and coach. He was an outfielder
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
for the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(1942–44, 1946–47 and 1957), St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
(1947–49), Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
(1950), Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
(1950 and 1952) and Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
(1955–57). Northey was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Mahanoy City is a borough located north by west of Reading and 13 miles southwest of Hazleton, in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania or the southern Coal Region. The name "Mahanoy" is believed to be a variation of the Native American word 'Maghonioy', or "the salt deposits"...
, batted left-handed, threw right-handed, stood 5 inch tall and weighed 195 lb (88.5 kg) during his playing career. His son, Scott Northey
Scott Northey
Scott Richard Northey is an American retired baseball player who played for the Kansas City Royals in 1969. He is the son of Ron Northey....
, also was a major league outfielder.
Ron Northey finished 29th in voting for the 1943 National League MVP, and 18th in voting for the 1944 NL MVP. In 12 seasons he played in 1,084 games and had 3,172 at bats, 385 runs, 874 hits, 172 doubles, 28 triples, 108 home runs, 513 RBI, 7 stolen bases, 361 walks, .276 batting average, .352 on-base percentage, .450 slugging percentage, 1,426 total bases and 14 sacrifice hits.
Northey was a coach
Coach (baseball)
In baseball, a number of coaches assist in the smooth functioning of a team. They are assistants to the manager, or head coach, who determines the lineup and decides how to substitute players during the game...
on the staff of skipper Danny Murtaugh
Danny Murtaugh
Daniel Edward Murtaugh was an American second baseman, manager, front-office executive and coach in Major League Baseball best known for his 29-year association with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a player and manager...
with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
from 1961-63. He died suddenly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
, at the age of 50 after being taken ill at his home.