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Mel Ott

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Melvin Thomas Ott (March 2, 1909 – November 21, 1958), nicknamed "Master Melvin", was an American professional baseball right fielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants, from 1926 through 1947.

He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Though unusually slight in stature for a power hitter, at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m), 170 pounds (77 kg), Ott led the National League in home runs a then-record six times. He was an All-Star for 11 consecutive seasons, and was the first National League player to surpass 500 career home runs.

Ott was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1951.

Notable For

American baseball player and manager

Mel Ott's Historical Timeline

  1. Mel Ott is born

    Mel Ott, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1909-03-02.

  2. Mel Ott (Giants) homers off Leo Sweetland (Phillies) in doubleheader

    Mel Ott (Giants) homers off Leo Sweetland (Phillies) in doubleheader

  3. New York Giants name Mel Ott as player-manager; replaces another future Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Terry, who heads Gia

    New York Giants name Mel Ott as player-manager; replaces another future Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Terry, who heads Giants' farm system

Associated Historical Events

birth

Mel Ott is born

Mel Ott, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1909-03-02.

Mel Ott (Giants) homers off Leo Sweetland (Phillies) in doubleheader

Mel Ott (Giants) homers off Leo Sweetland (Phillies) in doubleheader

New York Giants name Mel Ott as player-manager; replaces another future Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Terry, who heads Gia

New York Giants name Mel Ott as player-manager; replaces another future Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Terry, who heads Giants' farm system

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mel Ott born?
Mel Ott was born on 1909-03-02 (American).
What is Mel Ott known for?
American baseball player and manager
What historical events involved Mel Ott?
Mel Ott was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Mel Ott is born, Mel Ott (Giants) homers off Leo Sweetland (Phillies) in doubleheader, New York Giants name Mel Ott as player-manager; replaces another future Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Terry, who heads Gia.
When did Mel Ott die?
Mel Ott died on 1958-01-01.

Related Years

190919291941