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Donald Lee Demeter[1] (June 25, 1935 – November 29, 2021) was an American professional baseball outfielder, third baseman, and first baseman, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) over all or parts of 11 seasons for the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Indians.
Donald Lee Demeter was a Major League Baseball player with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1956), Los Angeles Dodgers (1958 - 1961), Philadelphia Phillies (1961 - 1963), Detroit Tigers (1964 - 1966), Boston Red Sox (1966 - 1967), and Cleveland Indians (1967).
Don Demeter, a Dodger Star of the Future Who Wasn’t, Dies at 86 Groomed to replace Duke Snider, he broke his wrist in 1960 and never lived up to expectations. But he had a fine career with four...
The Dodgers went on to capture the World Series title against the Chicago White Sox, with Demeter appearing in all six games, starting three, and going 3-for-12 (.250), while scoring two runs. He later called this his greatest thrill in baseball.
Don Demeter Bio. Fullname: Donald Lee Demeter; Born: 6/25/1935 in Oklahoma City, OK; College: Oklahoma City; Debut: 9/18/1956; Died: 11/29/2021
Don Demeter played 11 seasons for 5 teams, including the Dodgers and Tigers. He had a .265 batting average, 912 hits, 163 home runs, 563 RBIs and 467 runs scored. He won 1 World Series.
Slugging outfielder Don Demeter passed away on November 29, 2021 at age 86. After a 3-game cup of coffee with the Brooklyn Dodgers in ...
Tall, lanky Don Demeter was an outfielder with an 11-year major league career who hit 20 home runs four times. He also played over 100 games at third base and at first base. He was a regular on the 1959 Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the World Series.
Player page for Don Demeter [1956-1967] with MLB, Minor, College and summer league baseball stats along with biography, draft info, salary,transactions,awards and more!
Don Demeter, who played 11 seasons in the major leagues and was one of the few remaining Brooklyn Dodgers still living, died Monday night. He was 86 years old. Born in Oklahoma City, Demeter played on powerhouse baseball teams at Capitol Hill High School.