Dick Stuart Death
Richard passed away on December 15, 2002 at the age of 70 in Redwood City, CA.
When did Dick Stuart die?
December 15, 2002How old was Dick Stuart when died?
70Where did Dick Stuart die? What was the location of death?
Redwood City, CA
Dick Stuart Birthday and Date of Death
Dick Stuart was born on November 7, 1932 and died on December 15, 2002. Richard was 70 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: November 7, 1932
Date of Death: December 15, 2002
Age at Death: 70
Dick Stuart - Biography
Richard Lee Stuart (November 7, 1932 – December 15, 2002) was a Major League Baseball first baseman from 1958 to 1966 and 1969. In 1967 and 1968, he played in Japan for the Taiyo Whales. Throughout his baseball career, Stuart was known as a fine hitter, but a subpar fielder, garnering the unique nickname of "Dr. Strangeglove" for his poor defense. That was a play on words of the movie Dr. Strangelove, which was released in the middle years of Stuart's career. Similarly, the movie Goldfinger inspired another nickname, "Stonefingers". In 1963, he set a record by committing 29 errors, a major league record for first basemen that still stands. Yet another less-than-flattering nickname for Stuart was "The Man With The Iron Glove". It has been noted that had the designated hitter rule existed then, he would have been an excellent candidate for such. Despite his difficulties in the field, he was the first first baseman to record three assists in one inning.
