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Gus Zernial

Played For
Chicago White Sox (1949-1951)
Philadelphia Athletics (1951-1954)
Kansas City Athletics (1955-1957)
Detroit Tigers (1958-1959)

Born
Gus Edward Zernial was born on June 27, 1923, in Beaumont, TX.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  PHA

Major League Debut
April 19, 1949

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Nicknames
Ozark Ike

Batting Feats

  • October 1, 1950: 3 HR...

All-Star Selections
1953 AL

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