Raymond Withrow, a former MLB outfielder known as "Corky" and a standout multi-sport athlete in Kentucky, has died at the age of 88, his family confirmed.
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Withrow died at his home in Owensboro with family by his side while under hospice care, according to an obituary.
A native of Hico, West Virginia, Withrow was raised in Central City, Kentucky, where he excelled in both basketball and baseball. He earned all-state honors in basketball as a senior and was named a first-team All-American, later drawing interest at the professional level in both sports.
Corky Withrow, left, and Jim McKnight of the minor-league Denver Bears in 1963. (Getty Images)
He signed with the Milwaukee Braves out of high school and went on to spend a decade in professional baseball. A power-hitting outfielder in the minor leagues, Withrow hit 34 home runs in multiple seasons and appeared in more than 1,100 games.
He reached the major leagues in 1963 with the St. Louis Cardinals, appearing in six games. He recorded one run batted in during his brief stint.
Withrow also played college basketball at Georgetown College and Kentucky Wesleyan, reflecting his versatility as an athlete.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, along with three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled at Heritage Baptist Church in Owensboro, with burial to follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
