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Handley was a rookie Pirate regular at second base in 1937, and a full- or part-time third baseman from 1938 through 1941, tying for the NL lead in steals (17) in 1939. The flashy 5'7" infielder suffered a serious beaning in 1939 and was hurt in an auto accident after the 1941 season. He recovered and platooned at third base for Pittsburgh in 1945-46. Brother Gene was an A's infielder, 1946-47. (ME)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » November 29, 1936: Judge Landis declares Lee Handley and Johnny Peacock of the Cincinnati Reds free agents. They had been covered up on minor league teams by the Reds. » April 8, 1960: The Cubs get infielder Don Zimmer from the Dodgers in return for infielder John Goryl, OF Lee Handley, minor league P Ron Perranoski, and cash. Perranoski, 11–10 at Ft. Worth, will develop into the top reliever in the National League.