Monty Stratton Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton (May 21, 1912 – September 29, 1982), nicknamed "Gander" (for a trick pitch he had developed), was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Palacios, Texas, USA, but lived in Greenville, Texas for part of his life. His major league career ended prematurely when a hunting accident in 1938 forced doctors to amputate his right leg. Wearing a prosthetic leg, Stratton played in the minor leagues from 1946 to 1953. His comeback was the subject of the 1949 film The Stratton Story, in which he was portrayed by Jimmy Stewart.
Net Worth
$1.4 Million
Date Of Birth
May 21, 1912
Died
1982-09-29
Place Of Birth
Celeste, Texas, USA
Height
6' 5" (1.96 m)
Profession
Miscellaneous Crew
Nicknames
Monty Stratton, Stratton, Monty
Star Sign
Gemini
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Fact
1
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 768-770. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.
2
In November 1938, lost his leg following a rabbit hunt. He fell, and a pistol discharged a bullet into his right leg, which was later amputated.
3
Made major league debut on 2 June 1934 (only appearance that season).
