Eddie Yost, dubbed “The Walking Man,” passes away at age 86 (baseball)

NBC Sports ^ | October 16, 2012 | Matthew Pouliot

[EveningStar]

Former major league third baseman Eddie Yost, who led the AL in walks six times in an 18-year big-league career, died at age 86 on Tuesday.

[EveningStar]

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[God luvs America]

remember him when he was with the NY Mets....

[cripplecreek]

He obviously didn't have Prince Fielder behind him in the line up.

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[EveningStar]

Eddie Yost's final two years as a player were with the Los Angeles Angels in 1961 and 1962 -- the club's first two years of existence.

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[PGalt]

Condolences to family and friends of Eddie Yost.

[doug from upland]

When John F. Kerry (who served in VietNam) ran, he wanted to show what a regular guy and big sports fan he was. He named Eddie Yost as his favorite Sox player. But Yost never played for the Sox. He also said his current favorite was Manny Ortiz, mixing up David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez. When he threw the pregame opening pitch, he stood in front of the mound and still bounced it in front of the plate.

[jttpwalsh]

I also have fond memories of Mr. Yost, from The ‘69 Mets. I was particularly pleased when my nephew played Little League with his Grandson (also Eddie Yost), in Huntington Beach. I sent Zack a text to inform him of the news, but he had already been to the Son and Grandson’s home, offering condolences. He also said that he met Mr. Yost several times, and he was a “Great Guy”. Now he plays with the immortals.