Melvin T. Ott - New Orleans, LA
N 29° 59.087 W 090° 06.955
15R E 778264 N 3320601
Major League Baseball and New York Giant great Mel Ott is buried in the Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans.
Waymark Code: WMBNBY
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2011
Views: 12
12 time Major League Baseball All Star Mel Ott was born in the west bank city of Gretna, LA (across the Mississippi from New Orleans). He died in 1958 as a result of an automobile accident. He is buried in this mausoleum directly to the right of the main entrance into the cemetery. The Metairie Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic places.
Description:
Power hitting Ott holds or held these records: 6-time NL home run leader, youngest player to reach 100 home runs and first National League player to reach 500 homers. Led national League in walks 6 times. Only of 5 players to be intenionally walked with bases loaded. First NL player to post eight consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Twice scored six runs in a game . His #4 is retired by the Giants organization.
Date of birth: 03/02/1909
Date of death: 11/21/1958
Area of notoriety: Sports
Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Sun up to Sun down
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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