Morrie Rath

Biography

Morrie Rath chased a baseball through the early decades of the twentieth century, bringing dependable fielding and a measured confidence to the infields of several major league clubs. His teammates valued the way he turned tight plays into calm performances, and he carried that same discipline off the diamond.

After his playing days, Rath stayed close to family and friends, offering the same sportsmanship and steady companionship that had defined his career; today Arlington Cemetery guards his place of rest, a quiet testimony to his enduring love of the game.