High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Gary Merle Geiger (April 4, 1937 — April 24, 1996) was a major league outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, and Houston Astros from (1958 - 1970). He was born in Sand Ridge, Illinois. His offseason home while a major leaguer was Murphysboro, Illinois. His wife Lyn`s parents were St. Louis, Missouri residents.