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George Altman, Baseball Pioneer, Dies at 92
12/14/2025
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Story summary
- George Altman died November 24 in O’Fallon, Missouri at 92.
- His daughter confirmed the death.
- He played in Negro Leagues, Major League Baseball, and Nippon Professional Baseball.
- Altman was one of only three players to complete this three-league feat.
- Over nine seasons with Cubs and Cardinals, Altman hit .269 with 101 home runs and 403 RBIs, and led the National League in triples in 1961.
