John Briggs

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Latest revision as of 19:48, 29 May 2010

See John Briggs in the index for other people with this or a similar name.

John Briggs
Jonathan Tift Briggs
Bat/Throw:	R/R
Height:	5' 10"
Weight:	175
Born:	1934-1-24 at Natoma, CA (US)

More info
Statistics:	Retrosheet
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John Briggs was a professional player.

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Contents 1 Personal 2 Pre-professional career 3 Achievements 4 Outside of baseball 5 Sources

Personal

• Resided in Folsom, California in 1952 and 1953.

Pre-professional career

• Graduated from Folsom High School in 1951.
• Played baseball and basketball in high school.
• While pitching for Folsom American Legion Post he pitched two no-hitters against Placerville, fanning 20 batters in one game; in six games in 1951 he struck out 113 in 54 innings allowing a total of only 16 hits.

Achievements

• On May 23, 1952 he pitched a no-hit-no run game against Pocatello with a score of 8-0 in 9 innings.
• Led the 1952 Pioneer League in bases on balls issued with 166.

Outside of baseball

• Was a mechanic's helper during the off-season in 1952 and 1953.

Sources

• 1952 Pioneer League Index.
• 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
• 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.