Augie Galan
1912–1993 (age 81)
baseball outfielder
Biography
Augie Galan (1912-1993) patrolled the outfield with sure hands and a sharp bat, spending more than a decade in the major leagues and helping to popularize protective helmets after a frightening injury.
When he returned home he kept sharing stories with aspiring athletes and continued uplifting communities, a generous spirit now honored at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery.