What is Steve Gromek's middle name?
Joseph
What is Steve Gromek's full name?
Stephen Joseph Gromek
Steve Gromek date of birth:
January 15, 1920
How old was Steve Gromek when died?
82
Where was Steve Gromek born?
Hamtramck, MI
When did Steve Gromek die?
March 12, 2002
Where did Steve Gromek die?
Clinton Twp; Macomb County, MI
How tall is Steve Gromek?
6' 2" (188 cm)
How much does Steve Gromek weigh?
180 lbs (81.6 kg)
What is Steve Gromek nationality?
American
Where did Steve Gromek go to school?
St. Ladislaus (Hamtramck, MI)
What is Steve Gromek's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Stephen Joseph Gromek (January 15, 1920 – March 12, 2002) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. Gromek was the winning pitcher in game four of the 1948 World Series with the Cleveland Indians. His career is best remembered for a post game celebratory photo taken of him hugging Larry Doby, the first black player in the American League, whose third inning home run provided the margin of victory. The photo became a symbol for integration in baseball.