Dusty Rhodes (outfielder)

Dusty Rhodes (born August 24, 1927, in Mathews, Alabama, died July 3, 2009, in West Palm Beach, Florida) was an American professional baseball player. He was a left-handed outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Giants (1952, 1954-1957), Cleveland Indians (1958), and Baltimore Orioles (1959).

Rhodes is best remembered for his clutch hitting performance in the 1954 World Series against the heavily favored Cleveland Indians. He hit a game-winning home run in Game 1, driving in three runs. In Game 3, he delivered a pinch-hit single that drove in two runs, ultimately securing a 6-2 victory for the Giants. Rhodes contributed significantly to the Giants' four-game sweep of the Indians.

While his overall MLB career statistics were modest, his World Series performance earned him enduring fame and cemented his place in Giants' franchise history. Following his playing career, Rhodes remained active in baseball, working as a scout and coach.