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* Shows his hobbies are fishing, art work and model airplanes. | * Shows his hobbies are fishing, art work and model airplanes. | ||
* Shows his name is Albert (Al) Harold Lyons, Jr. | * Shows his name is Albert (Al) Harold Lyons, Jr. | ||
| - | * Has the unusual experience of being on | + | * Has the unusual experience of being on pennant-winning clubs in both major leagues in consecutive |
years, the New York Yankees in 1947 and the Boston Braves in 1948. | years, the New York Yankees in 1947 and the Boston Braves in 1948. | ||
* His biggest thrill was the 1948 World Series. | * His biggest thrill was the 1948 World Series. | ||
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=== Pre-professional career === | === Pre-professional career === | ||
* Attended Washington High School in Los Angeles. | * Attended Washington High School in Los Angeles. | ||
| - | * Won honors as | + | * Won honors as All-Southern California prep fullback in high school. |
* Played American Legion ball. | * Played American Legion ball. | ||
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= Source == | = Source == | ||
* {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | * {{cite-book | title=1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches}} | ||
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| + | * Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953. | ||
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| + | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 05:16, 2 March 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Shows his hobbies are fishing, art work and model airplanes.
- Shows his name is Albert (Al) Harold Lyons, Jr.
- Has the unusual experience of being on pennant-winning clubs in both major leagues in consecutive
years, the New York Yankees in 1947 and the Boston Braves in 1948.
- His biggest thrill was the 1948 World Series.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Washington High School in Los Angeles.
- Won honors as All-Southern California prep fullback in high school.
- Played American Legion ball.
Outside of baseball
- Is a die artist and rubber engraver during the off-season.
Career notes
- 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
Source =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953.
Source =
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
