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Larry Jansen

Played For
New York Giants (1947-1954)
Cincinnati Reds (1956)

Born
Lawrence Joseph Jansen was born on July 16, 1920, in Verboort, OR.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  NY1

Major League Debut
April 17, 1947

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Post-Season Appearances
1951 World Series

All-Star Selections
1950 NL
1951 NL

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