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Wes Westrum

Played For
New York Giants (1947-1957)

Managed
New York Mets (1965-1967)
San Francisco Giants (1974-1975)

Where He Played
Catcher

Born
Wesley Noreen Westrum was born on November 28, 1922, in Clearbrook, MN.

Died
May 28, 2002, Clearbrook, MN

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  NY1

Major League Debut
September 17, 1947

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Post-Season Appearances
1951 World Series
1954 World Series

Batting Feats

  • June 24, 1950: 15 Total Bases...

All-Star Selections
1952 NL
1953 NL

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