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References
- 1 2 The Sporting News Baseball Register. 1964. pp. 378–79.
- ↑ 1942 National League Green Book, p. 44.
- 1 2 1970 National League Green Book, p. 30.
- ↑ Coberly, Rich (1985). The No-Hit Hall of Fame: No-Hitters of the 20th Century . Newport Beach, California: Triple Play. pp. 111. ISBN 0-934289-00-X.
- ↑ Coberly, p. 127.
- ↑ "Vin Scully, Dodgers fans and the transistor radio: How an unbreakable bond was formed". Los Angeles Times . July 15, 2022.
- ↑ Coberly, p. 146.
- ↑ Coberly, p. 151.
- ↑ Coberly, p. 103.
- ↑ Dittmar, Joseph J. (1990). Baseball's Benchmark Boxscores. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Co. pp. 142–44. ISBN 0-89950-488-4.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
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| Frank Secory | |
|---|---|
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| Left fielder | |
| Born:August 24, 1912 Mason City, Iowa, U.S. | |
| Died: April 7, 1995 (aged 82) Port Huron, Michigan, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 28, 1940, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 10, 1946, for the Chicago Cubs |