Today's Birthday: Steve Hamilton (Reading Indians, 1959)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect Steve Hamilton was born on this date in 1934. He pitched for the Reading Indians in 1959 (13-10, 3.77 ERA).

Hamilon attended Morehead State University and played basketball in the NBA for the Minneapolis Lakers during two seasons.

He played in the majors during 12 seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1961), Washington Senators (1962-63), New York Yankees (1963-70), Chicago White Sox (1970), San Francisco Giants (1971) and Chicago Cubs (1972).

After his playing days, he coached for the Detroit Tigers in 1975. He was the head baseball coach (1976-89) and athletic director (1988-97 at Morehead State University.

Hamilton died of cancer on December 2, 1997 at the age of 63.

Source: Baseball Reference

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