Al Dark Stats & Facts

Al Dark Stats & Facts

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    Al Dark Positions: Shortstop and Third BasemanBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-11, 185lb (180cm, 83kg)Born: January 7, 1922 in Comanche, OKDied: November 13, 2014  in Easley, SCBuried: Robinson Memorial Gardens, Easley, SCHigh School: Lake Charles HS (Lake Charles, LA)Schools: University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Lafayette, LA), Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA)Debut: July 14, 1946 (10,165th in major league history)vs. PIT 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: October 2, 1960vs. PIT 5 AB,…

Roy Campanella Stats & Facts
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Roy Campanella Stats & Facts

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  Roy Campanella Position: CatcherBats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-9, 190lb (175cm, 86kg)Born: November 19, 1921 in Philadelphia, PADied: June 26, 1993 in Woodland Hills, CABuried: CrematedHigh School: Simon Gratz HS (Philadelphia, PA)Debut: April 20, 1948 (Age 26-153d, 8,045th in MLB history)vs. NYG 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1957 (Age 35-314d)vs. PHI 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1969. (Voted by BBWAA…

Hal Gregg Stats & Facts

Hal Gregg Stats & Facts

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test Hal Gregg Essentials Positions:Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 75 Weight: 195Born: Monday, July 11, 1921 in Anaheim, CA USADied: 5 13 1991 in Bishop, CA USADebut: 8/18/1943Last Game: 8/17/1952Full Name: Harold Dana Gregg Notable Events and Chronology for Career Biography   We often read or hear about pitchers developing arm strength and accuracy in their…

Hal Newhouser Stats & Facts
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Hal Newhouser Stats & Facts

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  Hal Newhouser Position: PitcherBats: Left  •  Throws: Left6-2, 180lb (188cm, 81kg)Born: May 20, 1921 in Detroit, MIDied: November 10, 1998  in Southfield, MIBuried: Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi, MIHigh School: Wilbur Wright HS (Detroit, MI)Debut: September 29, 1939 (7,074th in MLB history)vs. CLE 5.0 IP, 3 H, 4 SO, 4 BB, 3 ER, LLast Game: May 3, 1955vs. NYY 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 2 BB, 0 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as…

Warren SPAHN
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Warren Spahn – Player Biography

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Warren Spahn Position: Pitcher Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left 6-0, 172lb (183cm, 78kg) Born: April 23, 1921 in Buffalo, NY Died: November 24, 2003  in Broken Arrow, OK Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Hartshorne, OK High School: South Park HS (Buffalo, NY) Debut: April 19, 1942 (9,245th in major league history) vs. NYG 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER Last Game: October 1, 1965 vs. CIN 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0…

Ferris Fain Stats & Facts

Ferris Fain Stats & Facts

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Ferris Fain Essentials Bats: L Throws: L Height: 71 Weight: 180 Born: Tuesday, March 29, 1921 in San Antonio, TX USA Died: 10 18 2001 in Georgetown, CA USA Debut: 4/15/1947 Last Game: 9/24/1955 Full Name: Ferris Roy Fain When asked to make a list of the best hitters of the late 1940s and early…

Stan Musial Stats & Facts
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Stan Musial Stats & Facts

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Stan Musial Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left 6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg) Born: November 21, 1920 in Donora, PA Died: January 19, 2013  in Ladue, MO Buried: Forever Bellerive Cemetery, Creve Coeur, MO High School: Donora HS (Donora, PA) Debut: September 17, 1941 (7,285th in MLB history) vs. BSN 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: September 29, 1963 vs. CIN 3 AB, 2 H, 0…

Pee Wee Reese Stats & Facts
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Pee Wee Reese Stats & Facts

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Pee Wee Reese Essentials Positions: Shortstop and Third Baseman Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right5-10, 160lb (178cm, 72kg)Born: July 23, 1918 in Ekron, KYDied: August 14, 1999  in Louisville, KYBuried: Resthaven Memorial Park, Louisville, KYHigh School: DuPont Manual HS (Louisville, KY)Debut: April 23, 1940 (7,094th in MLB history)vs. BSN 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 26, 1958vs. CHC 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of…

Early Wynn Stats & Facts
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Early Wynn Stats & Facts

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    Early Wynn Position: PitcherBats: Both  •  Throws: Right6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)Born: January 6, 1920 in Hartford, ALDied: April 4, 1999 in Venice, FLBuried: CrematedHigh School: Geneva County HS (Hartford, AL)Debut: September 13, 1939 (7,041st in MLB history)vs. CHW 8.0 IP, 6 H, 0 SO, 5 BB, 3 ER, LLast Game: September 13, 1963vs. LAA 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1972. (Voted by BBWAA on…

Eddie Waitkus Stats & Facts

Eddie Waitkus Stats & Facts

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Eddie Waitkus Essentials Positions: Outfield  Bats: L Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 170 Born: Thursday, September 04, 1919 in Cambridge, MA USA Died: 9 16 1972 in Jamaica Plain, MA USA Debut: 4/15/1941 Last Game: 9/20/1955 Full Name: Edward Stephen Waitkus Notable Events and Chronology for his Career   Biography  Waitkus was a top defensive…