From SABR Encyclopedia
- See Clifford Stewart in the index for other people with this or a similar name.
Clifford Joseph Stewart
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"Big Left, Stew"
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Bat/Throw:
| L/L
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Height:
| 6' 4"
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Weight:
| 215
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Born:
| 1927-6-27 at Santa Barbara, CA (US)
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Clifford Stewart was a professional player.
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Personal
- Was residing in Los Angeles, California in 1949 and 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Scottish and English ancestry.
- Listed mechanical engineering, photography, hunting, and fishing among his hobbies.
- Brother of Donald Stewart.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from University High School in 1945 and played baseball and basketball.
- Played semi-pro ball with the 20th Century-Fox team in Los Angeles.
- Signed to his first contract by the late Merv Shea of the Chicago Cubs.
Outside of baseball
- Was an aircraft electrician during the off-season.
- Served two years in the U.S. Army.
Source
- 1949 California League Gold Book.
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).