Gordon Maltzberger
1912–1974 (age 62)
Athlete
Biography
Gordon Maltzberger, born in 1912, brought his steady arm and quiet determination to the Chicago White Sox bullpen during the 1940s, providing reliable relief work for the club during wartime seasons. His teammates praised his willingness to step into pressure situations and his gentle leadership off the field.
Retiring to the South Side, he remained a presence in the Hermosa neighborhood where he had grown up, taking pride in the friendships and family that supported him through his playing days and beyond while now resting at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery.