Charlie Gelbert

Charles Magnus Ott Gelbert
(born Magnus Ott Gelbert)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
• School Lebanon Valley College
• Debut April 16, 1929
• Final Game September 28, 1940
• Born January 26, 1906 in Scranton, PA USA
• Died January 13, 1967 in Easton, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Charlie Gelbert was the St. Louis Cardinals starting shortstop until a hunting accident in November, 1932 put him out of action for two full years and crippled his major league career. After bouncing around as a back-up from 1935 to 1940, Gelbert was briefly a coach with the Montreal Royals. He then became the head coach at Lafayette College from 1945 to 1965, winning over 300 games.

Gelbert played in the 1930 World Series and the 1931 World Series. When he was injured, Leo Durocher became his replacement and appeared in the 1934 World Series for the Cardinals.

Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1931

Related Sites

• Charley Gelbert at the SABR Bio Project