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Preston Ward

Played For
Brooklyn Dodgers (1948)
Chicago Cubs (1950-1953)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1953-1956)
Cleveland Indians (1956-1958)
Kansas City Athletics (1958-1959)

Born
Preston Meyer Ward was born on July 24, 1927, in Columbia, MO.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  PIT

Major League Debut
April 20, 1948

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Batting Feats

  • September 9, 1958: 3 HR...

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