We remember Matty Alou (1938-2011)

We remember  Matty Alou, who was born on this day in 1938 in Dominican Republic.     He died in 2011.

Matty broke with the Giants in 1960 but enjoyed his best years with the Pirates:  .327 batting average over 5 seasons and a batting title in 1966.

Overall, Matty retired with a .307 career average over 1,667 games.     His brothers, Felipe and Jesus, were also accomplished major leaguers.

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