Pete Runnels

Pete Runnels
Runnels c.1953
Infielder / Manager
Born: (1928-01-28)January 28, 1928 Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Died: May 20, 1991(1991-05-20) (aged 63) Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 1, 1951, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
May 14, 1964, for the Houston Colt .45s
MLB statistics
Batting average	.291
Home runs	49
Runs batted in	630
Teams
As player Washington Senators (1951–1957) Boston Red Sox (1958–1962) Houston Colt .45's (1963–1964) As manager Boston Red Sox (1966)
Career highlights and awards
5× All-Star (1959–1960², 1962²) 2× AL batting champion (1960, 1962) Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame

James Edward "Pete" Runnels (January 28, 1928 – May 20, 1991) was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as an infielder for the Washington Senators (1951–57), Boston Red Sox (1958–62) and Houston Colt .45s (1963–64). Runnels was a five-time All-Star player during his tenure with the Red Sox and, is notable for being a two-time American League batting champion. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2004.^[1]