About Marv Throneberry Memorabilia & Collectibles
About Marv Throneberry:
Marv Throneberry (full name: Marvin Eugene Throneberry; Marvelous Marv) played first baseman and rightfielder from 1955 until 1963 for the New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets. He played for the Yankees from 1955 - 1959, Athletics from 1960 - 1961, Orioles from 1961 - 1962 and Mets from 1962 - 1963. Over 7 seasons, he played 480 games, hit 53 home runs, drove in 143 runs, and stole 3 bases. Born on September 2, 1933 in Collierville, TN, Throneberry stood 6' 1" and weighed 190 lb. He attended Collierville (Collierville, TN) high school. His debut was on September 25, 1955 and he played his final game on May 5, 1963. Common misspellings of his name include Marvelous Marvin Eugene Marv merv Throneberry thronberry thorneberry thornberry thronebery.