Rollie Sheldon

Roland Frank Sheldon

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 190 lb.
• School Texas A&M University, University of Connecticut
• High School Woodstock Academy
• Debut April 23, 1961
• Final Game September 18, 1966
• Born December 17, 1936 in Putnam, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Rollie Sheldon pitched five years in the majors. He had a winning record in his first four years.

Although overshadowed by the home-run hitting contest put on in 1961 by Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, Sheldon had a fine rookie season for the New York Yankees that year, going 11-5.

He was mentioned in Sweet Seasons by author Dom Forker.

Notable Achievements

• Won two World Series with the New York Yankees (1961 & 1962; he played in neither World Series)

Related Sites

• Rollie Sheldon at the SABR Bio Project