What is Walter Alston's full name?
Walter Emmons Alston
Walter Alston nickname(s):
Smokey
Walter Alston date of birth:
December 1, 1911
How old was Walter Alston when died?
72
Where was Walter Alston born?
Venice, OH
When did Walter Alston die?
October 1, 1984
Where did Walter Alston die?
Oxford, OH
How tall is Walter Alston?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Walter Alston weigh?
195 lbs (88.5 kg)
What is Walter Alston nationality?
American
Where did Walter Alston go to school?
Milford (Darrtown, OH)
Where did Walter Alston go to university?
Miami University
What is Walter Alston's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Walter Emmons Alston (December 1, 1911 – October 1, 1984), nicknamed "Smokey", was an American baseball player and manager in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is best known for managing the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers between 1954 and 1976. Alston signed 23 one-year contracts with the Dodgers. He had a calm, reticent demeanor, for which he was sometimes also known as "The Quiet Man".