run was a two-run shot off Dizzy Dean in game two of the 1938 World Series that gave the Yankees a 4–3 lead over the Cubs. Perhaps Crosetti's second most memorable moment in postseason play occurred in game three of the 1942 World Series when he shoved umpire Bill Summers, an act for which he received a $250 fine from Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis and was suspended the first 30 games of the season. He led the American League in plate appearances twice ( and ), stolen bases once (1938), strikeouts twice ( and 1938) and in being hit by pitches eight times (, 1936–40, and ). Crosetti was known as the weak link in the Yankees batting order, but he was also known as a slick fielder and for his ability to pull off the hidden ball trick. He earned eight World Series rings as a player, and was a two-time All-Star (1936 and 1939). Coaching career Crosetti became third base coach with the Yankees in 1947 and was part of an additional nine World Series championships as a coach with the franchise after he retired as a player following the 1948 season. He was said to be the "perfect coach", because he had no ambition whatsoever to manage, turning down numerous offers over the years to do so. After 37 years, longing to be closer to his family in Northern California, he left the franchise to join the expansion Seattle Pilots in . He moved to the Minnesota Twins from to , after the Pilots (who became the Milwaukee Brewers) didn't renew his contract. It has been said of Crosetti that he has waved home 16,000 runners in 25 years in the third-base coaching box. Death Crosetti died in 2002 at age 91 from complications of a fall in Stockton, California and was entombed at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. He was survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma, his son, John, and his daughter, Ellen. He was the last surviving member of the 1932, 1936, 1937, and 1939 World Champion New York Yankees. See also List of Major League Baseball career runs scored leaders List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders List of Major League Baseball players who spent their entire career with one franchise References External links , or Baseball Almanac, or Baseball Biography 1910 births 2002 deaths Baseball coaches from California American