Former OU Baseball Player Keith Drumright Dies

The two-time All American played two Major League seasons.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 11:54 am

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Former OU Baseball Player Keith Drumright Dies

Originally Published: Aug 9, 2010 3:49 PM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

NORMAN, Oklahoma -- Former University of Oklahoma baseball player Keith Drumright died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on August 5. He was 55 years old.

Drumright was an All American in 1974 and 1976 and a three-time All-Big 8 second baseman.

The Springfield, Missouri native was a 4th round selection of the Chicago Cubs in the 1976 amateur draft. He went on to play two Major League seasons -- one with the Houston Astros in 1978 and one with the Oakland Athletics in 1981.

Known for his speed and defense on the field, Drumright was described by former teammates and coaches as a quiet, hard-working player who always arrived to the ballpark in a good mood.