From SABR Encyclopedia
| John Thomas Matchick
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| Bat/Throw:
| L/R
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| Height:
| 6' 1"
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| Weight:
| 173
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| Born:
| 1943-9-7 at Hazleton, PA (US)
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| Statistics: | Retrosheet
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Tommy Matchick was a professional player.
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Profile
- Broke high school scoring record in basketball
- Named MVP of Freeland (PA) American Legion team
- Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in December 1962 after being named to the Georgia-Florida League All-Star Team
- Signed for the Cardinals by Ollie Vanek.
Sources
- South Atlantic League Player Index 1963.
