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In his only ML season, the slick-fielding Pittsburgh native set a Pirate record by
not hitting into a double play in 355 at-bats. His ML career was cut short by military
service, but he played in the minors until 1963. After 19 years as the Pirate trainer,
he moved with manager Chuck Tanner to the Braves as a coach in 1986.
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FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 17, 1952: Behind the spectacular pitching of Ben Wade, the Dodgers coast to a 12–7 win over the Pirates. Wade strikes out six batters in a row and does not allow a hit until rookie Tony Bartirome's single in the 6th when the Corsairs plate six runs. The Brooks get 11 hits including a bases loaded triple by Duke Snider. Roy Campanella is hit on the hand by a pitch from Ron Kline but x-rays reveal no fracture.
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