Glenn Beckert

Glenn Alfred Beckert (October 12, 1940 – April 12, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs for nine seasons from 1965 to 1973, before ending his career with the San Diego Padres in 1975. He was a four-time All-Star and a Gold Glove Award winner.

Glenn Beckert
Beckert in 1973
Second baseman
Born: (1940-10-12)October 12, 1940
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died: April 12, 2020(2020-04-12) (aged 79)
Englewood, Florida, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 12, 1965, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
April 27, 1975, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average.283
Home runs22
Runs batted in360
Teams
Career highlights and awards
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