Biography

The short bio from the Helmar-R319 card back: Teamed up with DiMaggio and Henrich, third-yr. man Keller formed best OF in AL last year. Helped Yanks regain top spot in 1941 over 2nd place Boston by slugging 33 home runs, scoring 102 runs, knocking in 122, and working 102 free passes. Charlie hit .389 in the World Series and broke hearts all over Brooklyn when his 2-run 9th-inning double keyed New York’s crucial Game Four victory. Scribes call him “King Kong” because of his immense strength.

Stats

Birth Date: September 12, 1916
Birth Location: Middletown, MD
Death Date: May 23, 1990
Death Location: Frederick MD, USA
Weight: 185 lb
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Bats: L
Throws: R
Debut Date: April 22, 1939
Final Game Date: September 14, 1952
Years Played: 13
Games Played: 1,170
At Bats: 3,790
Runs: 725
Hits: 1,085
Doubles: 166
Triples: 72
Home Runs: 189
RBIs: 760
Stolen Bases: 45
Base on Balls: 784
Batting Average: 0.286
Position: Left Fielder

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