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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Los Angeles, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Listed hobbies as fishing, art work and model airplanes.
- Name given as Albert (Al) Harold Lyons, Jr in the 1952 PCL Thumbnail Sketches.
- Had 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 in 1952.
Career notes
- In the Navy in 1945.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.