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The 6'6" Schultz played pro basketball for six seasons in the NBL and NBA, including two with the champion Minneapolis Lakers. He was a fan favorite at Ebbets Field until the Dodgers sold him to the Phillies for $50,000 in 1947. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » February 29, 1944: Brooklyn Dodger 1B Howie Schultz is rejected for military service a 2nd time. At six foot six inches, Schultz is deemed too tall. » May 9, 1947: In his first game outside of New York City, Jackie Robinson has two hits and scores twice in the Dodgers 6–5 loss to the Phillies. After the game, the Dodgers give their young first baseman a vote of confidence by selling Howie Schultz, Robby's back up, to the Phils for $50,000. Tomorrow, Branch Rickey announces he's giving up his attempts to pry Johnny Mize away from the Giants.