What is Dave Ricketts's middle name?
William
What is Dave Ricketts's full name?
David William Ricketts
Dave Ricketts date of birth:
July 12, 1935
How old was Dave Ricketts when died?
73
Where was Dave Ricketts born?
Pottstown, PA
When did Dave Ricketts die?
July 13, 2008
Where did Dave Ricketts die?
St. Louis, MO
How tall is Dave Ricketts?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Dave Ricketts weigh?
190 lbs (86.2 kg)
What is Dave Ricketts nationality?
American
Where did Dave Ricketts go to school?
Pottstown (Pottstown, PA)
Where did Dave Ricketts go to university?
Duquesne University
What is Dave Ricketts's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
David William Ricketts (July 12, 1935 – July 13, 2008) was an American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball who played parts of six seasons (1963, 1965, 1967–1970) with the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates. Ricketts was a reserve catcher on the 1967 World Series champion Cardinals and their 1968 pennant winners. He later served as a longtime bullpen coach of the Cardinals (1974–1975, 1978–1991), including their 1982 World Series champions and 1985 and 1987 pennant winners, after having been the bullpen coach for the Pirates from 1971 to 1973, including the 1971 World Series champions. Over his career he batted .249 with 1 home run and 20 runs batted in in 130 games played.