David Yturralde

David Yturralde

Inducted in 1995
Native El Pasoan who started his baseball career in 1928 at the age of 15 playing in the Boyland League
Also played in the Mex-Tex, Big-Five, Commercial, International and City Leagues
Played 40 years and won 6 Gold Glove awards
Won 7 Stolen Base and 9 “Outstanding Player” awards
Recognized as being one of the best players in the Southwest during the 1930’s and 1940’s playing second base and leading his leagues in stolen bases
Played until 1958 and then began a career as a Umpire
His total baseball journey covered 54 years