What is Monty Stratton's middle name?
Franklin Pierce
What is Monty Stratton's full name?
Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton
Monty Stratton nickname(s):
Gander
Monty Stratton date of birth:
May 21, 1912
How old was Monty Stratton when died?
70
Where was Monty Stratton born?
Wagner, TX
When did Monty Stratton die?
September 29, 1982
Where did Monty Stratton die?
Greenville, TX
How tall is Monty Stratton?
6' 5" (196 cm)
How much does Monty Stratton weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Monty Stratton nationality?
American
What is Monty Stratton's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton (May 21, 1912 – September 29, 1982), nicknamed "Gander" for a trick pitch he developed), was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Palacios, Texas, USA, but lived in Greenville, Texas for part of his life. His major league career ended prematurely when a hunting accident in 1938 forced doctors to amputate his right leg. Wearing a prosthetic leg, Stratton played in the minor leagues from 1946 to 1953. His comeback was the subject of the 1949 film The Stratton Story, in which he was portrayed by Jimmy Stewart.