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Dick Groat, a Pittsburgh Pirates legend and Swissvale native, has passed away at the age of 92. Groat was not only a champion with the Pirates in 1960 but also a two-time All-American basketball player at Duke University. He was known for his humility and humanity, and was recently inducted into the Pirates Hall of Fame. Groat will be deeply missed by the Pirates family and the Pittsburgh community.
Dick Groat, a former All-American basketball player at Duke who went on to become a star shortstop in Major League Baseball, has died at the age of 92. Groat won the National League batting championship and Most Valuable Player Award in 1960 while helping the Pittsburgh Pirates win their first World Series championship in 35 years. He was also a five-time All-Star and played a key role in the St. Louis Cardinals' World Series victory in 1964. Despite his success in baseball, Groat insisted that basketball was his best sport and set a single-season NCAA scoring record while at Duke.
Dick Groat, a two-sport star who played basketball and baseball, has died at the age of 92. Groat was an All-American guard in basketball and an All-Star shortstop in baseball, winning the 1960 National League MVP while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished his career with 2,138 hits and played for the Pirates, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Groat was also a color commentator for the University of Pittsburgh basketball team for four decades.
Dick Groat, a two-sport star who played basketball and baseball, has died at the age of 92. Groat was an All-American guard in basketball and an All-Star shortstop in baseball, winning the 1960 National League MVP while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished his 14-year baseball career with 2,138 hits and was inducted into the Pirates' Hall of Fame this summer. Groat was also a member of the college basketball and college baseball Halls of Fame.
Dick Groat, a two-sport star who played basketball and baseball professionally, has died at the age of 92. Groat was an All-American guard in basketball and an All-Star shortstop in baseball, winning the 1960 National League MVP while playing for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates. He finished his 14-year baseball career with 2,138 hits and was inducted into the Pirates' Hall of Fame earlier this summer. Groat also played briefly in the NBA before serving in the military and ultimately focusing on baseball.
Dick Groat, a legendary shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates and a beloved figure in the city's sports culture, has passed away at the age of 92. Groat played for the Pirates from 1952 to 1962, winning two National League batting titles and a World Series championship in 1960. He went on to have a successful career in broadcasting and was known for his kindness and generosity off the field. Groat's legacy as a Pittsburgh sports icon will be remembered by fans for generations to come.
Dick Groat, a two-time World Series champion and Pittsburgh Pirates legend, has passed away at the age of 92 due to complications from a stroke. Groat was a National League MVP in 1960 and a smooth-fielding shortstop who led the NL in double plays a record five times while playing for the Pirates. He was also an All-American in both baseball and basketball at Duke University. Groat won two World Series championships and retired in 1967. He later became a golf course owner and a basketball analyst for Pitt radio broadcasts.