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Preston Ward
Born: 1927
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1B-OF-3B 1948, 50, 53-59 Dodgers, Cubs, Pirates , Indians, A
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744 | .253 | 50 | 262 |
When Ward homered in the last game of the 1953 season, it was the 1,197th home run
hit in the big leagues that year, then a ML record. The ball and the bat used by
Ward were sent to the Hall of Fame.
The 6'4" lefthanded batter, who strongly resembled
actor Gregory Peck, led the Western League in 1947 in runs, triples, and RBI.
(RTM)
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