Eric Tipton

Eric Gordon Tipton
(Dukie or Blue Devil)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 190 lb.
• School Duke University
• High School Petersburg (VA) High School
• Debut June 9, 1939
• Final Game September 29, 1945
• Born April 20, 1915 in Petersburg, VA USA
• Died August 29, 2001 in Newport News, VA USA

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Biographical Information

Eric Tipton played seven seasons in the majors, achieving stardom during World War II. His best year was 1943, when his Adjusted OPS+ was third in the National League. His 9 home runs in 1943 were best on the Cincinnati Reds, a team which finished second in the league. The following year, 1944, he hit .301, second highest among the regulars on the team.

He played college football as a halfback at Duke University. After his major league career, he was head baseball coach at the College of William & Mary (1953-1957) and at the United States Military Academy (1958-1977). He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

He is one of two major leaguers with the last name "Tipton".

Related Sites

• Eric Tipton at the SABR Bio Project
• Eric Tipton at the College Football Hall of Fame