On November 12, 1993, Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey dies at the age of 86. The former New York Yankees’ great, who was elected to the Hall in 1954, batted .313 with 202 home runs over a 17-year career in the major leagues.
Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey dies at the age of 86
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