Upon the death of former New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto in August 2007, Doerr became the oldest living player in the Baseball Hall of Fame, although Lee MacPhail, a member for his contributions as an administrator, is older.
Doerr became the oldest living player in the Baseball Hall of Fame. This was upon the death of former New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto in August 2007. Lee MacPhail is older. Lee MacPhail was a member for his contributions as an administrator.