Ernie Koy, Sr. (Baseball. Born, Sealy, TX, Sept. 17, 1912; died, Bellville, TX, Jan. 1, 2007.) An outfielder in the Yankees’ farm system starting in 1933, Ernest Anyz Koy was waived to Brooklyn Apr. 15, 1938, and became a regular for the Dodgers, hitting .299 in 142 games. Known as “Chief” even though he had […]
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