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Del Crandall (1930–2021), All-Star with the Boston/Milwaukee Braves

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Del Crandall was al All-Star catcher for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves, and the last living player from the Boston Braves.Crandall made his MLB debut with the Boston Braves in 1949.

He played two seasons for the team – interrupted by his military service during the Korean War – before the Braves moved to Milwaukee in 1953.

Crandall remained with the Braves until 1963, and he was an All-Star 11 times during those years. He helped lead the Braves to the World Series championship in 1957, with a solo home run in Game 7.

Crandall later played briefly for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cleveland Indians before retiring from his playing career in 1966.

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