Batting average .275 Role Baseball player Name Irv Noren | Runs batted in 453 Home runs 65 Education Pasadena City College | |
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Irv Noren (2017) on his Baseball Career
Irving Arnold Noren (born November 29, 1924) is an American former professional baseball and basketball player. He played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1950 through 1960. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Senators, New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He also played for the National Basketball League's Chicago American Gears in 1946–47.
After his playing days were over, Noren worked as a minor league manager. During his time managing the Hawaii Islanders, he would fine players $50 if they showed up too sunburned to play baseball.
Noren also worked as a Major League Baseball coach. He was on the staff of the Oakland Athletics as they won three consecutive World Series from 1972 to 1974.
