Dick Groat

American baseball and basketball player (1930-2023) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 92

Richard Morrow Groat was an American professional baseball and basketball player, who was an eight-time All-Star shortstop and two-time World Series champion in Major League Baseball.

Dick Groat is read about 95 times a day, in 11 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 23 August 2026

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Career 7

ClubYears

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball1949-1952

Detroit Pistons

Philadelphia Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates

San Francisco Giants

Duke Blue Devils baseball

Media & music

Photos 3

Groat sliding into third base for Duke (1952)

Awards

Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award1960

About this person

He rates as one of the most accomplished two-sport athletes in American sports history, a college All-America in baseball and basketball as well as one of only 13 to play both at the professional level.

Country

United States