Gene Corbett

Eugene Louis Corbett (October 25, 1913 – January 28, 2009) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies between 1936 and 1938. Born in Winona, Minnesota, he batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Gene Corbett
Corbett (left) slides safely into third base as Los Angeles Angels third baseman George Archie (right) anticipates the throw.
First baseman
Born: (1913-10-25)October 25, 1913 Winona, Minnesota
Died: January 28, 2009(2009-01-28) (aged 95) Salisbury, Maryland
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 19, 1936, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
June 6, 1938, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Batting average	.120
Home runs	2
Runs batted in	10
Teams
Philadelphia Phillies (1936–1938)

Corbett played with the Phillies in part of three seasons. In a 37-game career, he was a .120 hitter (13-for-108) with two home runs and 10 RBI, including 12 runs and three doubles. Following his majors career, he was traded for first baseman/outfielder Phil Weintraub and played for the Baltimore Orioles of the International League.

Corbett was the last living position player (non-pitcher) to have played at Baker Bowl, the Phillies home ballpark between May 2, 1895, and June 30, 1938, while a member of the Phillies.