John Buttrey

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John Buttrey
John Mays Buttrey
"Johnnie"
Bat/Throw: S/R
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 178
Born: 1934-2-6 at Nashville, TN (US)
Died: 1999-2-8
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John Buttrey was a professional player.

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Personal

  • Resided in Lynwood, California in 1953 and 1954.
  • Was a warehouse worker during the off-season in 1953.

Pre-professional career

  • Graduated from Lynwood High School in 1952.
  • Played baseball, football and basketball in high school.
  • Hitting a homer to give Lynwood the prep championship of the San Gabriel Valley League was his biggest thrill.
  • In an American Legion game he once handled 16 assists without an error.

Outside of baseball

  • Shows his hobby is bowling.
  • Works as a blacksmith during the off-season.

Contract signing

  • Signed to his first professional contract by Jigger Statz of the Chicago Cubs.

Sources

  • 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
  • 1954 Pioneer League Index (Third Edition).
  • Social Security Death Index (SSN: 566-44-0529).


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