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Name Team Age
Ivan Boldirev Retired (1979, Age 39) Died (2025, Age 86)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 21
(1958)
1B L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Billy Williams League 0 20 years (35 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
C+ A-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ C- B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- B+ D+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
A- 0 12/28/1939
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
3 8 13
Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (1B) Alt Pos (CF)
A+ (99.0 %) A+ (92.3 %) (0.4 %)

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Year League Award
1964NLAll Star Reserve (1B)
1965NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1967NLMVP; All Star Starter (1B)
1968NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1969NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1970NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1971NLAll Star Reserve (1B)
1972NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1973NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1974NLAll Star Reserve (1B)
1975NLAll Star Starter (1B)
1976NLGold Glove (1B)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1979-11-01Ivan Boldirev has retired from the New York Knickerbockers
1977-05-12A trade has been completed between the Milwaukee Brew Crew and the New York Knickerbockers. The New York Knickerbockers receive Ivan Boldirev from the Milwaukee Brew Crew in exchange for Ernie Caldwell.
1977-04-14The Milwaukee Brew Crew have promoted Dutch Parsons to the major league team. The Milwaukee Brew Crew have promoted Ivan Boldirev to the major league team. The Milwaukee Brew Crew have sent Jim Jacoby to the minors.
1977-04-12The Milwaukee Brew Crew have acquired Ivan Boldirev from the waiver wire.
1977-04-08The Cincinnati Lumberjacks have waived Lou Gust. The Cincinnati Lumberjacks have waived Ivan Boldirev.
1977-03-07The Cincinnati Lumberjacks have designated Ivan Boldirev for assignment.
1966-04-01The Cincinnati SabreCats have renamed Ivanon Kelly to Ivan Boldirev.
1964-08-26Ivanon Kelly of the Cincinnati Copperheads is injured and is expected to be out 29 days.
1960-04-25A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Copperheads and the Chicago Gunners. The Chicago Gunners receive Matt Anson, Jim Pitler (Optioned) from the Cincinnati Copperheads in exchange for Danny Polcovich, Ivanon Kelly, Draft Pick - 1962 Round 2 (CHN).
1959-08-10A trade has been completed between the Cincinnati Copperheads and the Chicago Gunners. The Chicago Gunners receive Ivanon Kelly from the Cincinnati Copperheads in exchange for Draft Pick - 1961 Round 2 (CHN).