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Willie Jones

Played For
Philadelphia Phillies (1947-1959)
Cleveland Indians (1959)
Cincinnati Reds (1959-1961)

Born
Willie Edward Jones was born on August 16, 1925, in Dillon, SC.

Died
October 18, 1983, Cincinnati, OH

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  3B

Primary Team:  PHI

Major League Debut
September 10, 1947

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Nicknames
Puddin' Head

Post-Season Appearances
1950 World Series

All-Star Selections
1950 NL
1951 NL

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