Athletes and Sports Stars Who Died in November 1958

Nov 17 Mort Cooper, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1942, 43, 45, 46; World Series 1942, 44; NL MVP 1942), dies of cirrhosis and a staphylococcal infection at 45
Nov 18 Sivert Samuelson, cricketer (one Test South Africa v England 1910), dies

Mel Ott (1909-1958)

Nov 21 American Baseball HOF right fielder and manager (12 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1933; 6 × NL home run leader; NY Giants), dies of injuries sustained in an auto accident at 49