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Don Gutteridge, 1912-2008
2008-09-07 22:12
by Bob Timmermann

Don Gutteridge, who played in 12 major league seasons from 1936 through 1948, passed away Sunday in Pittsburg, Kansas at the age of 96.

Gutteridge broke in with the Cardinals in 1936 and played with them through 1940. He didn't play in the majors in 1941, but resurfaced with the Browns in 1942 and was their starting second baseman for the 1944 pennant winner.

Once World War II was over, Gutteridge had to take a reserve role with the Red Sox and got to play in the World Series again in 1946, and again his team lost to the Cardinals. Gutteridge played a handful games with the Pirates in 1948.

Gutteridge also managed the White Sox in 1969 and 1970.

Of the 22 players who played in Game 5 of the 1944 World Series, which my mother attended, only three are still living: Danny Litwhiler, Stan Musial, and Marty Marion.

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2008-09-08 12:13:21
1.   Clyde
I believe there's another member of the 1944 team who's alive as well. I can't find any information that he's deceased....his name is Bud Byerly, from Webster Groves. He was a pitcher and did play in the 3rd game of the Series.
2008-09-08 12:41:20
2.   Bob Timmermann
That could be true. I'm just going by the people who played in Game 4 though.

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