Walt Linden
baseball player
- March 27, 1924 · Chicago
- September 21, 2013 · La Grange Park
- 89 years
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|Walter Charles Linden (March 27, 1924 – September 20, 2013) was an American professional baseball player. Although the catcher's pro career lasted for eight seasons (1946–51; 1953–54), he appeared in only three games at the Major League level for the 1950 Boston Braves. In six plate appearances, he collected two hits and a base on balls. He threw and batted right-handed, stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 190 pounds (86 kg).
Born in Chicago, Linden graduated from high school in Berwyn and attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He served in the United States Army during World War II and broke into baseball in the Braves' farm system in 1946.
In 1949, Linden batted .325 in 121 games and was named to the Western League all-star team. He then made the Braves' 1950 roster coming out of spring training and doubled in his first MLB at bat in a pinch hitting role against eventual Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Roberts on April 30. Linden was Boston's starting catcher on May 8, and had a single in three at bats against Gerry Staley of the St. Louis Cardinals in a 10–3 defeat. He was then sent to the Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers at the May cutdown, and spent the remainder of his baseball career in the minors.
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1.What position did Walt Linden play in professional baseball?
- A.Catchercorrect
- B.Pitcher
- C.Shortstop
- D.Outfielder
The biography identifies Walt Linden as a catcher.
Source: introduction
2.What military branch did Walt Linden serve in during World War II?
- A.United States Navy
- B.United States Marine Corps
- C.United States Air Force
- D.United States Armycorrect
Walt Linden served in the United States Army during World War II.
Source: early life section
3.How many plate appearances did Walt Linden have in his Major League career?
- A.Eight
- B.Two
- C.Sixcorrect
- D.Three
Walt Linden recorded exactly six plate appearances in his MLB career.
Source: introduction
4.In which year was Walt Linden named to the Western League all-star team?
- A.1949correct
- B.1951
- C.1946
- D.1950
Walt Linden was named to the Western League all-star team in 1949.
Source: career highlights section
5.Against which pitcher did Walt Linden record a double in his first MLB at bat?
- A.Warren Spahn
- B.Gerry Staley
- C.Satchel Paige
- D.Robin Robertscorrect
Walt Linden hit a double in his first MLB at bat against Robin Roberts.
Source: career highlights section
6.Which team was Walt Linden playing for when he recorded a single against Gerry Staley?
- A.Chicago Cubs
- B.Boston Bravescorrect
- C.St. Louis Cardinals
- D.Milwaukee Brewers
Walt Linden was playing for the Boston Braves when he recorded a single against Gerry Staley.
Source: career highlights section
7.How many total professional baseball seasons did Walt Linden play?
- A.Six
- B.Twelve
- C.Eightcorrect
- D.Ten
Walt Linden's professional career lasted for eight seasons.
Source: introduction
8.What was the height of Walt Linden?
- A.6 feet 0 inches
- B.6 feet 2 inches
- C.5 feet 11 inches
- D.6 feet 1 inchcorrect
The biography states that Walt Linden stood 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Source: introduction
9.To which team was Walt Linden sent after the May cutdown in 1950?
- A.Triple-A Chicago Cubs
- B.Triple-A Milwaukee Brewerscorrect
- C.Triple-A St. Louis Cardinals
- D.Double-A Boston Red Sox
Walt Linden was sent to the Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers at the May cutdown.
Source: career highlights section
10.In which high school city did Walt Linden graduate?
- A.Urbana
- B.Chicago
- C.Milwaukee
- D.Berwyncorrect
Walt Linden graduated from high school in Berwyn.
Source: early life section
11.What was Walt Linden's weight during his playing career?
- A.190 poundscorrect
- B.210 pounds
- C.180 pounds
- D.200 pounds
Walt Linden weighed 190 pounds during his career.
Source: introduction
12.What is the full birth name of the professional baseball player Walt Linden?
- A.Walter Christopher Linden
- B.William Charles Linden
- C.Walter Charles Lindencorrect
- D.Walter Claude Linden
The biography states that the full name of the athlete is Walter Charles Linden.
Source: introduction
13.In which city was Walt Linden born?
- A.Berwyn
- B.Boston
- C.Milwaukee
- D.Chicagocorrect
The text explicitly states that Walt Linden was born in Chicago.
Source: early life section
14.What is the birth date of Walt Linden?
- A.March 27, 1924correct
- B.April 30, 1924
- C.September 27, 1923
- D.March 20, 1925
Walt Linden was born on March 27, 1924.
Source: introduction
15.Which university did Walt Linden attend?
- A.Boston College
- B.University of Wisconsin
- C.University of Chicago
- D.University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaigncorrect
Walt Linden attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Source: early life section
16.How many Major League Baseball games did Walt Linden appear in during his career?
- A.Six
- B.Eight
- C.Two
- D.Threecorrect
Walt Linden appeared in only three games at the Major League level.
Source: introduction
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