James Anthony Piersall was born November 14, 1929 in Waterbury, Connecticut. While he had a fairly good professional career as a center fielder, Piersall is better known for his well-publicized battle with bipolar disorder that became the subject of the movie Fear Strikes Out.
Daniel Edward Murtaugh was born October 8, 1917 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Danny Murtaugh parlayed charm, confidence, and intelligence into a lengthy, highly successful managerial career. Murtaugh’s ability to create cohesiveness in the clubhouse was a notable feat considering he spent his managerial years during an era of racial tension.
Richard Morrow Groat was born November 4, 1930 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Groat was the complete ballplayer. A natural athlete, he never played minor league ball. The slick ball-handler was at or near the top of the league each year in assists, putouts, and double plays.
Stanley Raymond Harris, nicknamed “Bucky” was born November 8, 1896 in Port Jervis, New York. Bucky Harris spent seven different decades in the majors as a player, manager, executive, and scout. He both played for and managed the Senators beginning in 1924, directing the team to a World Series Championship in his rookie season and the American League pennant the following year.
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