American inventor and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph and a long lasting light bulb
MLB H.O.F. (1994) shortstop 1941-56 for Yankees. Navy 1943-45. 'Scooter' - rookie 1941 had .307 BA in 515 AB. 5x All-Star. MVP & P.O.Y. in 1950: 125 RS, 36 doubles, 7 triples, 7 HR, 66 RBI, .324 BA. Career had 149 SB, caught 58. In 9 W.S. had .246 BA