Preston Ward Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 76 Weight: 190 Born: Sunday, July 24, 1927 in Columbia, MO USA Died: 6 2 2013 in Las Vegas, NV USA Debut: 4/20/1948 Last Game: 8/18/1959 Full Name: Preston Meyer Ward
On June 4, 1953, After batting practice at Forbes Field, the Pirates and Cubs announce a shocking trade. Pittsburgh sends slugger Ralph Kinerâ along with C Joe Garagiolaâ P Howie Polletâ and OF Catfish Metkovich to Chicago for C Toby Atwellâ P Bob Schultzâ 1B Preston Wardâ 3B George Freeseâ OF Bob Addisâ OF Gene Hermanskiâ and $150â000. The Pirates defeat the Cubsâ 6 â 1â with Kiner getting a double in fourâŠ
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