Carl Furillo

Quotes About Furillo
"He's still a helluva player. If they want to win pennants in Brooklyn, they should play him every day. He's a better hitter now than he ever was." — Milwaukee coach Connie Ryan on Dodger outfielder Carl Furillo, 1957.

Quotes From Furillo
"Why don't these politicians let the fans vote on whether the Dodgers stay here?" — Carl Furillo at the end of the 1957 season, amidst rumors of the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn.

Played For
Brooklyn Dodgers (1946-1957)
Los Angeles Dodgers (1958-1960)

All-Time Rankings
Carl Furillo ranks #46 among the Top 50 all-time at RF. Rankings ⇒

Born
Carl Anthony Furillo was born on March 8, 1922, in Stony Creek Mills, PA.

Died
January 21, 1989, Stony Creek Mills, PA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  BRO

Major League Debut
April 16, 1946

Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1946
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Carl Furillo
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Joe Garagiola
Ellis Kinder
Vic Raschi
Sherm Lollar

Nicknames
Skoonj, The Reading Rifle

Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1966 BBWAA 2 .7% 1967 BBWAA 2 .7% 1970 BBWAA 2 .7% 1971 BBWAA 5 1.4% 1972 BBWAA 2 .5%

Post-Season Appearances
1947 World Series
1949 World Series
1952 World Series
1953 World Series
1955 World Series
1956 World Series
1959 World Series

All-Star Selections
1952 NL
1953 NL

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