Vern Bickford

Played For
Boston Braves (1948-1952)
Milwaukee Braves (1953)
Baltimore Orioles (1954)

Born
Vernon Edgell Bickford was born on August 17, 1920, in Hellier, KY.

Died
May 6, 1960, Concord, VA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  BSN

Major League Debut
April 24, 1948

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No-Hitter
8/11/1950: For BOS (N) vs. BRO (N), 7-0 at BOS. 9 innings pitched.

Post-Season Appearances
1948 World Series

All-Star Selections
1949 NL

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