What is Earl Torgeson's middle name?
Earl
What is Earl Torgeson's full name?
Clifford Earl Torgeson
Earl Torgeson nickname(s):
The Earl Of Snohomish
Earl Torgeson date of birth:
January 1, 1924
How old was Earl Torgeson when died?
66
Where was Earl Torgeson born?
Snohomish, WA
When did Earl Torgeson die?
November 8, 1990
Where did Earl Torgeson die?
Everett, WA
How tall is Earl Torgeson?
6' 3" (190 cm)
How much does Earl Torgeson weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Earl Torgeson nationality?
American
Where did Earl Torgeson go to school?
Snohomish (Snohomish, WA)
What is Earl Torgeson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Clifford Earl Torgeson (January 1, 1924 – November 8, 1990) was an American Major League Baseball player from Snohomish, Washington. A first baseman, he played on five teams for 15 years, from 1947 through 1961. He was known by his middle name, Earl, and his nickname was the "The Earl of Snohomish", a nickname originally owned by baseball hall of famer, Earl Averill, also from Torgeson's hometown. In 1950, Torgeson led the National League (NL) with 120 runs scored and in 1957, he led the American League (AL) with a .999 fielding average as first baseman.