Dick Groat Collection, 1948-1955

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Dick Groat Collection, 1948-1955

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The collection includes a scrapbook containing clippings that document Groat's athletic career at Duke and several issues of the Belvoir Castle that contain articles documenting his baseball and basketball career while playing in various armed services leagues with inclusive dates 1948-1955.

14 items (0.25 linear ft.)

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7451854

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Dick Groat (Class of '52) received numerous accolades for his performances in baseball and basketball while at Duke. Groat then served two years in the United States Army. He went on to play 14 seasons in Major League Baseball, winning World Series Championships with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960 and St. Louis Cardinals in 1964. He was also named the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1960. From the description of Dick Groat Collection, 1948-1955 (Duke University Library). Wo...

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