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Whitey Lockman Obituary
Whitey Lockman, one of the best baseball players to come out of Charlotte, died Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz., of pulmonary complications. He was 82.
Lockman, who played primarily for the New York Giants, was on second base when Bobby Thomson hit possibly the most famous home run in history, the ninth-inning “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” that won the pennant for the Giants in a 1951 playoff game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Lockman grew up in the Paw Creek area on the outskirts of west Charlotte. He played his first major league game in 1945 with the Giants, homering in his first at-bat while still just 18 years old.
He also played for the Cardinals, Orioles and Reds.
Lockman had a career batting average of .279 with 114 homers and 563 RBIs. He was an all-star at first base in 1952.
Lockman retired in 2001, after 56 years in the game, working as a manager and in scouting and player development for the Cubs, Expos and Marlins after his playing days ended.
He was born on July 25, 1926 in Lowell, and was christened Carroll Walter Lockman.
But everyone just called him Whitey.
-- Stan Olson, The Charlotte Observer
Memories and Condolences
for Whitey Lockman
10 Entries
T Clemmer
October 24, 2014
The phone calls from uncle whitey will always be remembered
Jim Sandford
March 26, 2011
As a teenager in the 40's and 50's I copied Whitey's actions whenever I played baseball. He gave his best every time he played baseball. I remember seeing Whitey hit a double down the left field line in the game they won the pennant in 1951. I will never forget him.
Bill Spade
February 24, 2011
At the end of the last game the New York Giants played in the Polo Grounds, Whitey, Hank Sauer, Bobby Thompson , Wille Mays and I, at 10 years old, walked off the field. Whitey was my hero then. I was saddened when I googled his name and found that he had passed. He was a credit to baseball and to life.
Sincerely
Bill Spade (then from Westfield, NJ)
August 18, 2009
Whitey was one of those exceptionl athletes. He beat us in high school basketball one night in Davidson popping in 2-pointers from the top of the key. I followed him in the newspaper all of his career.
Lyle Pirnie
June 14, 2009
As a young boy growing up in New York, Mr. Lockman was my idol. The saddest day in my young life was when he was traded away from the Giants. I followed his career after he stopped playing, and was greatly touched by his passing. His humility and love of baseball made him the ideal man to idolize. He was kind enough to reply to letters when I wrote to him, and he will be missed.
Bobby Huffman
March 26, 2009
My youth was in the days of great basball players. Among them all was my hero, Whitey Lockman. Not only because he was from NC, and not only because he was an outstanding player, but most of all because he was an outstanding man.
Ginny Edwards-West
March 20, 2009
"Pickle" was my Dads best friend for most of his life. They never had so much as a disagreement during their friendship. Dad told of the great times they had growing up together in Paw Creek until his death in 2001. My heart goes out to all of his family as I know how much he will be missed. He was truly a great friend and a wonderful person.
March 20, 2009
Another wonderful person, passing on. I am joining my sister, Nancy Ray/Davis, in sending my sympathy to Mr. Lockman's family. My father, "Red" Ray, not only was a fan of Mr. Lockman, but also a friend. Growing up in the small community of Paw Creek, N. C., everyone was very proud that "Whitey" gained the recognition he deserved. God be with his family through this sorrowful time.
Nancy Ray Davis
March 20, 2009
To the family of Whitey: I grew up in Paw Creek following the career of Whitey. My father, Lindsay "Red" Ray was always a fan. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Whitey. He was a very likable person. To his family you have mine and my family's deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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