Dale McCawley/pagetext
From SABR Encyclopedia
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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
- Inactive in 1949.
Sources =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 507-18-2938).