Don Kolloway
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Donald Martin Kolloway was a Major League Baseball
player who played 12 years as an infielder for the Chicago White Sox
(1940-1943, 1946-1949), Detroit Tigers
(1949-1952), and Philadelphia Athletics (1953).
Raised on Chicago's south side, he debuted with the White Sox in 1940. Kolloway was a line drive hitter with good speed, who seldom walked and struck-out infrequently. While playing for the White Sox in 1942, he led the league with 40 doubles and was among the AL leaders in stolen bases (16), caught stealing (14), and at bats (601). On June 28, 1941, Kolloway led the White Sox to a win over the Indians, as he hit two home runs, and stole four bases, including stealing second, third, and home in the 9th inning. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946.
In May 1949, the White Sox traded Kolloway to Detroit for Earl Rapp
. In 1950, Kolloway hit .289 and had a career-high 62 RBIs for the Tigers.
After his baseball career ended, he owned and operated a tavern called Kolloway's in Blue Island, Illinois from 1956-1969. Later he worked in voter registration for Cook County. http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Don_Kolloway He died in 1994 at age 75 in Blue Island.
In his 12-year career in the major leagues, Kolloway played in 1,079 games and had a .271 batting average with 1,081 hits, 466 runs scored, 393 RBIs, 180 doubles, 30 triples, 76 stolen bases, and 29 home runs. He played 616 games at second base, 314 at first base, and 67 at third base.
Major League Baseball
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player who played 12 years as an infielder for the 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...
(1940-1943, 1946-1949), Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
(1949-1952), and Philadelphia Athletics (1953).
Raised on Chicago's south side, he debuted with the White Sox in 1940. Kolloway was a line drive hitter with good speed, who seldom walked and struck-out infrequently. While playing for the White Sox in 1942, he led the league with 40 doubles and was among the AL leaders in stolen bases (16), caught stealing (14), and at bats (601). On June 28, 1941, Kolloway led the White Sox to a win over the Indians, as he hit two home runs, and stole four bases, including stealing second, third, and home in the 9th inning. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946.
In May 1949, the White Sox traded Kolloway to Detroit for Earl Rapp
Earl Rapp
Earl Wellington "Rappy" Rapp was a 6'2", 185 pound Major League Baseball outfielder who played in 1949 and from 1951 to 1952 for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, New York Giants, St...
. In 1950, Kolloway hit .289 and had a career-high 62 RBIs for the Tigers.
After his baseball career ended, he owned and operated a tavern called Kolloway's in Blue Island, Illinois from 1956-1969. Later he worked in voter registration for Cook County. http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Don_Kolloway He died in 1994 at age 75 in Blue Island.
In his 12-year career in the major leagues, Kolloway played in 1,079 games and had a .271 batting average with 1,081 hits, 466 runs scored, 393 RBIs, 180 doubles, 30 triples, 76 stolen bases, and 29 home runs. He played 616 games at second base, 314 at first base, and 67 at third base.