Walt Dropo (full name: Walter Dropo; Moose) played first baseman from 1949 until 1961 for the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Redlegs and Baltimore Orioles. He played for the Red Sox from 1949 - 1952, Tigers from 1952 - 1954, White Sox from 1955 - 1958, Redlegs from 1958 - 1959 and Orioles from 1959 - 1961. Over 13 seasons, he played 1288 games, hit 152 home runs, drove in 478 runs, and stole 5 bases. Born on January 30, 1923 in Moosup, CT, Dropo stands 6' 5" and weighs 220 lb. He attended Plainfield (Plainfield, CT) high school. His debut was on April 19, 1949 and he played his final game on May 17, 1961. Common misspellings of his name include Moose Walt Walter Dropo.