- Born
- Died
- Birth nameElrod Jerome Hendricks
- Nickname
- Ellie
- Height6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Elrod Hendricks was born on December 22, 1940 in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. He was married to Merle Hendricks. He died on December 21, 2005 in Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA.
- SpouseMerle Hendricks(1970 - December 21, 2005) (his death, 2 children)
- Catcher for the Baltimore Orioles (1968-1972, 1973-1976 and 1978-1979), Chicago Cubs (1972) and New York Yankees (1976-1977).
- Catcher for the Baltimore Orioles (1968-1972, 1973-1976 and 1978-1979), Chicago Cubs (1972) and New York Yankees (1976-1977).
- Member of 1969, 1971 and 1979 American League Champion Baltimore Orioles teams. Member of 1970 World Series Champion Baltimore Orioles team. Member of 1973-1974 American League Eastern Division Champion Baltimore Orioles teams. Member of 1976 American League Champion New York Yankees team. Member of 1977 World Series Champion New York Yankees team.
- He was considered the most beloved Oriole of all time. He would be the first player in the ballpark to sign autographs for his fans.
- Played his customary role as Santa Claus at the Orioles' holiday party for children then he went out to distribute gifts to needy youngsters two days prior to his death.
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