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Key moments and achievements from Charles Moore's life.
Charles was born
· Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Draft
After starring as a quarterback at Minor High School, Moore declined a football scholarship to Auburn University to pursue professional baseball. He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft. This decision was influenced by his father, a former minor-league pitcher, who preferred that his son follow in his footsteps on the diamond.
Draft
After starring as a quarterback at Minor High School, Moore declined a football scholarship to Auburn University to pursue professional baseball. He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft. This decision was influenced by his father, a former minor-league pitcher, who preferred that his son follow in his footsteps on the diamond.
Professional Debut
Moore made his Major League Baseball debut for the Milwaukee Brewers on September 8, 1973, in a game against the New York Yankees. This marked the beginning of a 14-season tenure with the franchise. He would eventually appear in 1,283 regular-season games for the Brewers, becoming a staple of the organization's most successful era.
Professional Debut
Moore made his Major League Baseball debut for the Milwaukee Brewers on September 8, 1973, in a game against the New York Yankees. This marked the beginning of a 14-season tenure with the franchise. He would eventually appear in 1,283 regular-season games for the Brewers, becoming a staple of the organization's most successful era.
Milestone
On October 3, 1976, Moore was involved in a historic moment at Milwaukee County Stadium during the final game of the season. He was the last runner driven in by Hank Aaron's final career RBI. This event linked the young catcher to one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Milestone
On October 3, 1976, Moore was involved in a historic moment at Milwaukee County Stadium during the final game of the season. He was the last runner driven in by Hank Aaron's final career RBI. This event linked the young catcher to one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Performance
Moore hit for the cycle on October 1, 1980, against the California Angels, becoming only the second player in Brewers history to achieve the feat. In addition to the cycle, he stole two bases during the game. This made him the first player in modern MLB history to record a cycle and two stolen bases in the same contest.
Performance
Moore hit for the cycle on October 1, 1980, against the California Angels, becoming only the second player in Brewers history to achieve the feat. In addition to the cycle, he stole two bases during the game. This made him the first player in modern MLB history to record a cycle and two stolen bases in the same contest.
Postseason Heroics
During the 1982 season, Moore transitioned from catcher to right field to accommodate the arrival of Ted Simmons. He led all AL right fielders in assists and double plays that year. In Game 5 of the ALCS, he famously threw out Reggie Jackson at third base, helping secure the Brewers' place in the World Series.
Postseason Heroics
During the 1982 season, Moore transitioned from catcher to right field to accommodate the arrival of Ted Simmons. He led all AL right fielders in assists and double plays that year. In Game 5 of the ALCS, he famously threw out Reggie Jackson at third base, helping secure the Brewers' place in the World Series.
Award
Moore was inducted into the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor at American Family Field, cementing his status as a franchise legend. The honor recognized his 14 seasons of service and his pivotal role in the 1982 pennant-winning team. He remains a symbol of the consistency and professionalism that defined the Brewers' most celebrated era.
Award
Moore was inducted into the Milwaukee Brewers Wall of Honor at American Family Field, cementing his status as a franchise legend. The honor recognized his 14 seasons of service and his pivotal role in the 1982 pennant-winning team. He remains a symbol of the consistency and professionalism that defined the Brewers' most celebrated era.
Charles Moore passed away
