A World Series Ring, a Purple Heart, and a Perfect Lifetime Batting Average | Roy Gleason

Roy Gleason's love of baseball began in the quiet suburbs outside of Chicago watching Cub's games with his grandfather. In the 1950s Gleason's family moved across country to California where Roy quickly became a standout on his high school baseball team, attracting the attention of Major League scouts. Following his graduation from high school, the newly located Los Angeles Dodgers offered Roy a contract.

In 1963, after spending time in the minors, Roy got called up to play in the majors. On September 28, 1963 Roy Gleason got the opportunity he had waited his whole life for, his first major league at bat. he hit a double down the left-field line and eventually scored a run. The Dodgers would ultimately go on to win the 1963 World Series, earning Gleason a ring.

In 1967, Roy Gleason was drafted into the United States Army and would serve in Vietnam in the 9th Infantry Division. While serving as point man on a patrol his platoon was hit by an explosive boobytrap instantly killing some, and wounding Gleason.

After his return from Vietnam, he again played in the Dodgers' farm system, but due to injuries which impaired his baseball skills, he never made it back to the major leagues. Always keeping a positive attitude in life Gleason, became a successful car salesman and raised two sons.

Interview recorded on September 6, 2023.
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