Johnny Lindell
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| Johnny Lindell | |
| John Harlan Lindell | |
| Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 217 |
| Born: | 1916-8-30 at Greeley, CO (US) |
| Died: | 1985-8-27 at Newport Beach, CA (US) |
| Interred: | Cremated |
| More info | |
| Statistics: | Retrosheet |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Arcadia, California in 1952.
- Listed hobbies as fishing, hunting and golf.
- Nickname "Lindy".
Pre-professional career
- Attended the University of Southern California for five months.
Achievements
- Led the 1941 International League in earned run average with 2.05 and won-lost percentage of .852.
- Tied for the lead in triples with 12 in the 1943 American League.
- Tied for the lead in triples with 16 in the 1944 American League.
- Led the 1944 American League in total bases with 297.
- Tied for the led for most doubles in a game with 4.
- Led the 1944 American League outfielders in putouts with 468.
- Tied for the highest batting average in a seven game world series with .500 in 1947 having 9 hits in 18 at bats.
Outside of baseball
- Was a policeman in Arcadia during the off-season in 1952.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
