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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
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* Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952. | * Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952. | ||
* Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry. | * Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry. | ||
| - | * | + | * Listed hobbies as 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 pennant-winning clubs in both major leagues in consecutive | + | * 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. |
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* His biggest thrill was the 1948 World Series. | * His biggest thrill was the 1948 World Series. | ||
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* Played American Legion ball. | * Played American Legion ball. | ||
| - | == Outside of baseball == | + | === Outside of baseball === |
| - | * | + | * Was a die artist and rubber engraver during the off-season. |
| - | == Career notes == | + | === Career notes === |
* 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)" | * 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)" | ||
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* {{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. | * Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953. | ||
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* {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | * {{cite-book | title=1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book}} | ||
Revision as of 19:08, 17 May 2010
Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as 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
- Was a die artist and rubber engraver during the off-season.
Career notes
- 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1953.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
