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Al Todd
1902-1985
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C 1932-41, 43 Phillies, Pirates , Dodgers, Cubs
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| Games | Average | HR | RBI |
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863 | .276 | 35 | 366 |
The burly Todd arrived in the ML with an intimidating reputation, having punched
out Dizzy Dean in the Texas League for an alleged knockdown pitch. A solid journeyman
catcher, his best year was 1937 with the Pirates &)
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when he hit .307 with
86 RBI and caught 128 games without allowing a single passed ball, a record that
still stands.
(JK)
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