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Gabrielson got a $75,000 bonus to sign with the Braves in 1960. He had fair power but never won an everyday job. He played the most in 1965, when he hit a career-high .293 for the Cubs and Giants. He was a below-average outfielder. Used often as a pinch hitter, his best season in that role was 1969 (13-for-36) for the Dodgers. He is the son of Len Gabrielson, who played first base in five games for the 1939 Athletics. (WOR)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 23, 1964: In the nitecap of 2, Len Gabrielson's 6th inning single is the only hit the Cubs manage off Phils' Ray Culp, who wins 9–0. » May 29, 1965: OF Harvey Kuenn, P Bob Hendley and C Ed Bailey are traded from the Giants to the Cubs for C Dick Bertell and 1B/OF Len Gabrielson.