Walter E. Cazen (September 29, 1911 – May 7, 1946) was a professional baseball player. An outfielder, Cazen played his entire career in minor league baseball.
Walter Cazen | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: (1911-09-29)September 29, 1911 Niagara Falls, New York | |
Died: May 7, 1946(1946-05-07) (aged 34) Lockport, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
debut | |
1931 | |
Last appearance | |
1945 | |
Cazen played from 1931 through 1945. He played in the International League for eight seasons as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, Rochester Red Wings, and Syracuse Chiefs.[1] He set Chiefs records for stolen bases in a career (140) and for a single season (74),[2] and the single season hits record. In December 1945, Cazen was diagnosed with tuberculosis. He died the following May.[3]
In 2002, he was named to the Syracuse Baseball Wall of Fame. He was inducted into the International League Hall of Fame in 2009.[4][5]
International League Hall of Fame inductees | |
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1947–1963 |
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2007–present |
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