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The Walking Man dies
Eddie Yost, dubbed "The Walking Man" for his propensity to draw bases on balls, died October 16, just three days after his 86th birthday.
Yost played from 1944-1962, excepting 1945 for military service. Most of his career was spent with the Washington Senators, with his final four season split between Detroit (1959-60) and the Los Angeles Angels (1961-62).
He holds the American League record for most walks in a season (151 in 1956) and drew 1,614 free passes over his entire career.
Dave Miedema
Yost played from 1944-1962, excepting 1945 for military service. Most of his career was spent with the Washington Senators, with his final four season split between Detroit (1959-60) and the Los Angeles Angels (1961-62).
He holds the American League record for most walks in a season (151 in 1956) and drew 1,614 free passes over his entire career.
Dave Miedema