Monty Stratton

Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton
(Gander)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 5", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut June 2, 1934
• Final Game September 27, 1938
• Born May 21, 1912 in Celeste, TX USA
• Died September 29, 1982 in Greenville, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Monty Stratton of the Chicago White Sox was in the prime of his career when he lost his leg in 1938 as the result of a hunting accident. He returned as the Sox as a coach for several seasons before making a minor league comeback with a wooden leg in the 1940s.

He is the subject of the 1949 movie, The Stratton Story.

Notable Achievements

• AL All-Star (1937)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1937 & 1938)

Related Sites

• Monty Startton at the SABR Bio Project