He was a seven-time MLB All-Star who spent his entire career with the Cleveland Indians.
He was named best high school player of the year in 1938.
He almost threw a no-hitter on Opening Day in 1953.
He had three sons, Jeff, Jim and Jerry, with his wife Jane.
He was a member of the Cleveland Indians team that won the World Series in 1948 under manager Lou Boudreau.
