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Walter Alston(1911-1984)

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Walter Alston was born on 1 December 1911 in Venice, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for 1956 World Series (1956), 1974 National League Championship Series (1974) and 1959 World Series (1959). He was married to Lela Vaughn Alexander. He died on 1 October 1984 in Oxford, Ohio, USA.
BornDecember 1, 1911
DiedOctober 1, 1984(72)
BornDecember 1, 1911
DiedOctober 1, 1984(72)
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Known for

1956 World Series
7.4
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Manager
1974 National League Championship Series
TV Series
  • Self - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager
1959 World Series
6.2
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager
1965 World Series
6.7
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager

Credits

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Actor

  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Baseball Player
    • 1962
  • The Geisha Boy (1958)
    The Geisha Boy
    6.4
    • Walter Alston - Dodgers Manager (uncredited)
    • 1958

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Walt Alston
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • December 1, 1911
    • Venice, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • October 1, 1984
    • Oxford, Ohio, USA(complications from a heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Lela Vaughn AlexanderMay 10, 1930 - October 1, 1984 (his death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.
  • Quotes
    More than anyone else, Hank Aaron made me wish I wasn't a manager.
  • Trademarks
      Number 24 jersey with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Nickname
    • Smokey

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