RIP - George Altman

 

George Altman, an outfielder for the Cubs and others, passed away on November 25, 2025 at age 92.

Altman was a starting outfielder for the Cubs from 1959-1962. 

 

He also started for the Cardinals in '63 and the Mets in '64. 

 

(In 1962, he played in the same outfield with Billy Williams and Lou Brock. In 1963, his 2 outfield mates were Stan Musial and Curt Flood.)

 

Altman returned to the Cubs in a backup role from 1965-67. He played in Japan from 1968 to 1975.

  

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