Cal McLish
From SABR Encyclopedia
| Cal McLish | |
| Calvin Coolidge Julius Caesar Tuskahoma McLish | |
| "Bus,Buster" | |
| Bat/Throw: | S/R |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 179 |
| Born: | 1925-12-1 at Anadarko, OK (US) |
| More info | |
| Statistics: | Retrosheet |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-Indian ancestery.
- During a spell of four games in 1951, when he was with the Chicago Cubs, he limited the opposition to 12 runs, but didn't gain one victory; the Cubs scored a total of four runs for him during that time.
Pre-professional career
- Was an outstanding sandlot player around his home.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the Armed Forces for 23 months, 19 of them overseas. Missed the 1945 professional season due to his service.
Sources
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.
