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Walter Alston(1911-1984)

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Walter Alston was born on 1 December 1911 in Venice, Ohio, USA. He was an actor, known for 1956 World Series (1956), Los Angeles Dodgers (1958) and 1955 World Series (1955). He was previously married to Lela Vaughn Alexander. He died on 1 October 1984 in Oxford, Ohio, USA.
BornDecember 1, 1911
DiedOctober 1, 1984(72)
BornDecember 1, 1911
DiedOctober 1, 1984(72)
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Known for:

1956 World Series
8.7
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Manager
Los Angeles Dodgers (1958)
Los Angeles Dodgers
TV Series
  • Self
  • 1958
1955 World Series
6.6
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Manager
1965 World Series
7.4
TV Mini Series
  • Self - Los Angeles Dodgers Manager

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Actor

  • Ed Sullivan in Toast of the Town (1948)
    Toast of the Town
    • Baseball Player
    • TV Series
    • 1962
  • The Geisha Boy (1958)
    The Geisha Boy
    • Los Angeles Dodgers Manager (uncredited)
    • 1958

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Walt Alston
  • Height
    • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
  • Born
    • December 1, 1911
    • Venice, Ohio, USA
  • Died
    • October 1, 1984
    • Oxford, Ohio, USA
  • Spouse
    • Lela Vaughn AlexanderMay 10, 1930 - October 1, 1984 (his death, 1 child)

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  • Trivia
    Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.
  • Quotes
    More than anyone else, Hank Aaron made me wish I wasn't a manager.
  • Nickname
    • Smokey

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