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Friend was a utility man whose early ability prompted comparison to Rogers Hornsby at the plate and Eddie Stanky in the field. He modeled himself after Joe Gordon. The result was still Owen Friend, and that was less than major league caliber. (WAB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 4, 1952: Detroit trades P Virgil Trucks, who tossed two no-hitters during the year, along with P Hal White and OF Johnny Groth, to the Browns in exchange for 2B Owen Friend, OF Bob Nieman, and OF/C J.W. Porter.