Del Crandall was born on March 5, 1930 in Ontario, California, USA. He was married to Frances Lee Sorrells. He died on May 5, 2021 in Mission Viejo, California, USA.
Catcher for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves (1949-1950 and 1953-1963), San Francisco Giants (1964), Pittsburgh Pirates (1965) and Cleveland Indians (1966).
Led the National League in Sacrifice Flies (12) in 1960.
Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers (1972-1975; Win-Loss record: 271-338).
Manager of the Seattle Mariners (1983-1984; Win-Loss record: 93-131).
Inducted into the Albuquerque [New Mexico] Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008.