Ross Youngs

Ross Youngs was one of the greatest outfielders during baseball’s early years and San Antonio’s only native to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.​

Youngs had a stellar high school record at West Texas Military Academy (now Texas Military Institute) and began his career in the minor league. He swiftly made the majors in 1917 where he was the right fielder for the New York Giants. Youngs led the team to four World Series appearances from 1921 to 1924. During an era where baseball was America’s most followed sport, Youngs was a superstar. He batted .322 for his career and was one of the most popular players of his time. ​

Youngs died in 1927 at the age of 30 of Bright’s disease. He was posthumously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.