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Alvis N. (nicknamed Tex) Shirley, pitcher with the Philadelphia A's and St. Louis Browns (1941-46; one of those wartime major leaguers who almost certainly didn't belong!) The highlight of his career, of course, was an appearance in the '44 Series with St. Louis.
George Uhle, "the Bull," major leaguer 1919-36 mostly with the Indians and Tigers. A pitcher with 200 wins who also played the field as a catcher. No wonder "Bull" was his nickname! (In 1923 he led the majors with 44 starts and 29 complete games--nobody's going to do that again any time soon).
Anthony Young (I was there, at Shea Stadium, the night he snapped that unbelievable 15-game losing streak!) Not a bad pitcher; AY had a decent ERA. The man was just without anything resembling luck.
Tommie Aaron (Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, 1962-71)--who deserves a little recognition, since he almost always gets overshadowed by his slightly more famous brother.
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