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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.
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