Earle Bryan Combs (The Kentucky Colonel)
Position: Centerfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: May 14, 1899 in Pebworth, Kentucky, United States
School: Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY)
(All Transactions)
Debut: April 16, 1924 (Age 24)
vs. BOS 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Yankees 1924-1935
Final Game: September 29, 1935 (Age 36)
vs. BOS 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1970.
View Earle Combs Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: July 21, 1976 in Richmond, Kentucky, United States
Buried: Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky, United States
View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject
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