Erskine is a local living legend
has died at the age of 97.Erskine played for the Brooklyn and then Los Angeles Dodgers.He served in the Navy and played professional ball from 1948-1959. Erskine pitched for the Dodgers in five World Series.After his retirement, Erskine returned to Indiana and was active in the community.In Anderson, there is a statue in his honor and an elementary school with his name.Colts Owner Jim Irsay reacted to Erskine's passing on X.
Rest in peace, CARL ERSKINE, Anderson, IN's own legendary Brooklyn Dodger. Carl called when we arrived in Indy and convinced me to make Anderson College our training camp. An amazing gentleman who loved his home town. Prayers to his family & city of Anderson🙏The Erskine Green Training Institute, that provides vocational training for people with disabilities, posted saying in part:
"We will always be grateful for the impact he made through his life’s work as a champion for people with developmental disabilities." Erskine Green Training Institute, and The Arc of Indiana, share in the sorrow of the news that Carl Erskine, Dodgers...
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