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Wes Covington

Played For
Milwaukee Braves (1956-1961)
Chicago White Sox (1961)
Kansas City Athletics (1961)
Philadelphia Phillies (1961-1965)
Chicago Cubs (1966)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1966)

Born
John Wesley Covington was born on March 27, 1932, in Laurinburg, NC.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  ML1

Major League Debut
April 19, 1956

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Post-Season Appearances
1957 World Series
1958 World Series
1966 World Series

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