Elmer Gray

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Elmer B. Gray (born May 3, 1923 – August 18, 2014) was a baseball figure most well known for his work as an award-winning

scout
.

Nicknamed Dutch, Gray was born in

Fulton Chicks (1947), Aberdeen Pheasants (1948), Springfield Browns (1949) and Gloversville-Johnstown Glovers (1950). Career highlights include 11 triples in 1946 and a .311 batting average in 1947.[2]

Following his playing career, he became a scout and served in that capacity for 62 years. He worked for the

He died in Dormont, Pennsylvania.

References

  1. ^ Elmer Gray honored with "Pride of the Pirates" Award
  2. ^ BR Minors page
  3. ^ New Bucs scout feels right at home
  4. ^ "Obituary: Elmer Gray / Longtime scout for Pirates, other MLB teams".
  5. ^ Scout of the Year Award