Edwards hit .301 and led the AL in triples (16) with the Indians in 1946. A series
of injuries, the worst when he tore up his shoulder landing on a fence while making
a leaping catch, ended his days as a regular.
(ME)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 2, 1950:
At Crosley Field, Monk Dubiel makes his 4-hitter hold up as the Cubs win 16–0 over the Reds. Andy Pafko drives in five runs with a double, triple and home run, Bill Serena adds a 3-run homer, and Hank Edwards has three RBIs on four hits.
»July 18, 1951: The Reds purchase OF Hank Edwards from the Dodgers.
»May 17, 1952:
Vet Hank Edwards, replacing the slumping Johnny Wyrostek in RF, is 5-for-5, including two doubles and a triple, as the Reds defeat the Phils, 7–3.