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Revision as of 05:36, 26 January 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 penneant-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..
- 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.
