Obituary of Carl Erskine

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Carl Erskine

Carl Erskine (born December 13th, 1926 in Anderson, Indiana) was a Baseball Player who was best known for playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers of the American " Major League Baseball" series. Carl died April 16th, 2024 and his death was because of pneumonia. He was quite old at 97 years of age.

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Carl Erskine Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Erskine, Carl
    • Common Name: Carl Erskine
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Anderson, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: December 13, 1926
    • Age: 97 (at death)
    • Occupation: Baseball Player
    • Active Years: 1948-1959
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    Carl's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Carl Daniel Erskine
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Betty Palmer (married October 5, 1947-2024, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Danny Erskine
      • Gary Erskine
      • Jimmy Erskine (died 2023)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Susan Erskine

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 16 2024 at age 97
  • Place: Anderson, Indiana, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

Baseball PlayerAmerican Born on December 13th Born in 1926 Born in Indiana Died in 2024 Died at age 97 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"It's like I have ESPN or something."

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."

"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense."

"I owe my life to Carl Erskine. Without him, I would not be where I am today. I miss him terribly. (V)"

"In death, we may never know what happened, but in life, we may know that he was an amazing man with a beautiful soul. (V)"

"Carl Erskine was a highly successful professional baseball player, known for his years playing for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Unfortunately, he passed away after battling a long illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Carl Erskine still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-03 16:43:06
Author: Stan
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