From SABR Encyclopedia
William Dale McCawley
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"Mac"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 0"
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Weight:
| 175
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Born:
| 1923-8-12 at Omaha, NE (US)
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Died:
| 2000-2-6
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Dale McCawley was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Long Beach, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish ancestry.
- Started his pro career in 1946 with Houston but immediately was sent to Columbus, Georgia.
Pre-professional career
- Attended South High School in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Won letters in baseball, football and wrestling in high school.
- Attended Omaha University.
- Won a letter in football at Omaha University.
- Played American Legion ball in Omaha.
Achievements
- Led the 1950 Western International League in triples with 14.
- Was third in batting average with .345 in the 1950 Western International League.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, from 1943-1945.
Career notes
Sources =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 507-18-2938).