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Al Glossop, 76, American baseball player.
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Alban Glossop was a dedicated American professional baseball infielder whose career spanned nearly two
Al Glossop
d. 1991
60 Seconds: Al Glossop's Life Story
A look at the professional baseball career and life of American infielder Al Glossop.
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Alban Glossop was a dedicated American professional baseball infielder whose career spanned nearly two decades. Born in Christopher, Illinois, he developed his skills early while attending Belleville High School. By 1939, he reached the major leagues, playing for teams including the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies. His professional journey was interrupted by two years of service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. Returning to the field, he continued to play until his retirement in 1950. Primarily a second baseman, Glossop appeared in over 300 major league games during his time in the National League. This athlete passed away in 1991 at the age of 76 in Walnut Creek, California.
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|Alban Glossop (July 12, 1914 – July 2, 1991) was an American professional baseball infielder. The native of Christopher, Illinois, had a 17-year career, including 309 games in Major League Baseball over all or parts of five seasons (1939–1940, 1942–1943 and 1946) as a member of the New York Giants, Boston Bees, Philadelphia Phillies, Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, all of the National League. He was a switch hitter who threw right-handed, and was listed as 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and 170 pounds (77 kg).
Glossop attended Belleville High School. His baseball career extended from 1932 through 1950, less two seasons of World War II service in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre in 1944 and 1945. In the major leagues, he was primarily a second baseman, getting into 195 games, with 37 games as a third baseman and 36 as a shortstop. Glossop was the 1942 Phillies' starting second baseman. Altogether, he batted .209 in the big leagues, with his 199 hits including 29 doubles, two triples, and 15 home runs. He was credited with 86 runs batted in.
Glossop died at age 76 in Walnut Creek, California.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.On what date was Al Glossop born?
- A.July 2, 1914
- B.July 2, 1991
- C.July 12, 1991
- D.July 12, 1914correct
Al Glossop was born on July 12, 1914.
Source: biographical introduction
2.Which high school did Al Glossop attend?
- A.Christopher High School
- B.Walnut Creek High School
- C.Belleville High Schoolcorrect
- D.Brooklyn High School
The text confirms that Al Glossop attended Belleville High School.
Source: education section
3.In which military branch did Al Glossop serve during World War II?
- A.United States Marine Corps
- B.United States Army
- C.United States Air Force
- D.United States Navycorrect
Al Glossop served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Source: career section
4.Which league did Al Glossop play in during his time in Major League Baseball?
- A.Pacific Coast League
- B.American League
- C.National Leaguecorrect
- D.Federal League
Al Glossop played for teams that were all members of the National League.
Source: career section
5.How many games did Al Glossop play in Major League Baseball?
- A.195 games
- B.309 gamescorrect
- C.400 games
- D.86 games
Al Glossop appeared in 309 games throughout his Major League Baseball career.
Source: career section
6.What was Al Glossop's primary position in the major leagues?
- A.Second basemancorrect
- B.Outfielder
- C.Third baseman
- D.Shortstop
Al Glossop was primarily a second baseman during his time in the major leagues.
Source: career section
7.What was Al Glossop's career batting average in the major leagues?
- A..209correct
- B..195
- C..309
- D..290
Al Glossop batted .209 over the course of his major league career.
Source: career section
8.How many home runs did Al Glossop hit in the major leagues?
- A.86
- B.15correct
- C.2
- D.29
Al Glossop was credited with 15 home runs during his major league career.
Source: career section
9.In which theater of operations did Al Glossop serve during the war?
- A.Atlantic Theatre
- B.Pacific Theatrecorrect
- C.Mediterranean Theatre
- D.European Theatre
Al Glossop served in the Pacific Theatre during his time in the United States Navy.
Source: career section
10.What were Al Glossop's physical dimensions as listed?
- A.5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds
- B.6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds
- C.6 feet and 170 poundscorrect
- D.5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds
Al Glossop was listed as 6 feet tall and 170 pounds.
Source: biographical introduction
11.What were Al Glossop's hitting and throwing habits?
- A.Right-handed hitter and right-handed thrower
- B.Left-handed hitter and left-handed thrower
- C.Switch hitter and left-handed thrower
- D.Switch hitter and right-handed throwercorrect
Al Glossop was a switch hitter who threw right-handed.
Source: biographical introduction
12.In what city did Al Glossop pass away?
- A.Walnut Creek, Californiacorrect
- B.Christopher, Illinois
- C.Chicago, Illinois
- D.Boston, Massachusetts
Al Glossop died at the age of 76 in Walnut Creek, California.
Source: biographical introduction
13.For which team was Al Glossop the starting second baseman in 1942?
- A.Chicago Cubs
- B.Brooklyn Dodgers
- C.New York Giants
- D.Philadelphia Philliescorrect
Al Glossop served as the starting second baseman for the 1942 Philadelphia Phillies.
Source: career section
14.Where was Al Glossop born?
- A.Walnut Creek, California
- B.Boston, Massachusetts
- C.Christopher, Illinoiscorrect
- D.Brooklyn, New York
The biography states that Al Glossop was a native of Christopher, Illinois.
Source: biographical introduction
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