From SABR Encyclopedia
Samuel August Nunn
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"Sad Sam, McGee"
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Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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Height:
| 6' 4"
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Weight:
| 195
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Born:
| 1934-9-20 at Los Angeles, CA (US)
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Died:
| 2009-1-26
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Samuel Nunn was a professional player.
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Bellflower, California in 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Swedish-Danish-Scottish-Irish-Cherokee ancestry.
- Shows is hobbies are oil painting and piano.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Excelsior High School.
- Played baseball in high school.
- Attended Long Beach City College.
Achievements
- Pitched two consecutive no-hit games in American Legion Junior competition.
Outside of baseball
- Worked for Central Casting Office, a motion picture talent agency, during the off-season.
Contract signing
- Was signed to his first contract by Howard Haak of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Sources
- 1953 Pioneer League Index (Second Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 567-42-9200).