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'''Alfred Edward Cuccinello''' (August 26, 1914 – March 29, 2004) was a [[second baseman]] in [[Major League Baseball]] who played briefly for the [[San Francisco Giants|New York Giants]] during the [[1935 in baseball|1935]] season. Listed at {{height|ft=5|in=10}}, 165 lb., Cuccinello batted and threw right-handed. He was the younger brother of [[Tony Cuccinello]] and uncle of [[Sam Mele]]. |
'''Alfred Edward Cuccinello''' (August 26, 1914 – March 29, 2004) was a [[second baseman]] in [[Major League Baseball]] who played briefly for the [[San Francisco Giants|New York Giants]] during the [[1935 in baseball|1935]] season. Listed at {{height|ft=5|in=10}}, 165 lb., Cuccinello batted and threw right-handed. He was the younger brother of [[Tony Cuccinello]] and uncle of [[Sam Mele]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/414c820d|title=Sam Mele|first=Bill|last=Nowlin|publisher=[[Society for American Baseball Research]]|accessdate=December 6, 2013}}</ref> |
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A native of [[Long Island City, New York]], Cuccinello appeared in 54 games for the |
A native of [[Long Island City, New York]], Cuccinello began his professional career with the [[Nashville Volunteers]], playing for them in 1934 and 1935. He had a [[batting average]] of .320 for the Volunteers in 1934 through 129 games and .315 in 1935.<ref name=brm>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=cuccin001alf|title=Al Cuccinello Minor League Statistics & History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=December 6, 2013}}</ref> Cuccinello was then promoted partway through 1925 appeared in 54 games for the New York Giants. On May 30 of that year, he hit a [[home run]] in his first game at the [[Polo Grounds]], and on July 5, he and his brother Tony, of the [[Los Angeles Dodgers|Brooklyn Dodgers]], each hit home runs in the same game, the first time opposing brothers accomplished such a feat.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_515823.html#axzz2mlHfrMrW|title=Today in Major League Baseball|work=Triblive.com|accessdate=December 6, 2013|date=July 5, 2007}}</ref> In his one season in the major leagues, Cuccinello posted a .248 [[batting average|average]] (41–for–165) with four home runs and 20 [[run batted in|RBI]], including 27 [[run (baseball)|runs]], seven [[double (baseball)|doubles]] and one [[triple (baseball)|triple]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cuccial01.shtml|title=Al Cuccinello Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=December 6, 2013}}</ref> |
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After the 1935 season, Cuccinello returned to the minor leagues. He spent 1936 with the [[Columbus Red Birds]], then spent part of 1936 and all of 1937 with the [[Rochester Red Wings]]. He finished his playing career in 1938 with the [[Houston Buffaloes]].<ref name=brm/> |
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In one season career, Cuccinello posted a .248 [[batting average|average]] (41–for–165) with four home runs and 20 [[run batted in|RBI]], including 27 [[run (baseball)|runs]], seven [[double (baseball)|doubles]] and one [[triple (baseball)|triple]]. |
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Following his playing career, Cuccinello spent some time working as a [[scout (sport)|scout]]. He died in [[Malverne, New York]] at the age of 89. |
Following his playing career, Cuccinello spent some time working as a [[scout (sport)|scout]]. He also served as a member of the [[United States Coast Guard]] during [[World War II]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baseballinwartime.com/those_who_served/those_who_served_atoz.htm|title=Those Who Served|publisher=Baseball in Wartime|accessdate=December 7, 2013}}</ref> He died in [[Malverne, New York]] at the age of 89 on March 29, 2004. |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/cuccial01.shtml Baseball Reference] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/C/Pcucca101.htm Retrosheet] |
*[http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/C/Pcucca101.htm Retrosheet] |
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*[http://www.historicbaseball.com/players/c/cuccinello_al.html Historib Baseball] |
*[http://www.historicbaseball.com/players/c/cuccinello_al.html Historib Baseball] |
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*[http://pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/pirates/s_515823.html Pittsburgh Tribune review] |
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Revision as of 05:11, 7 December 2013
| Al Cuccinello | |
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| Second baseman | |
| Born: August 26, 1914 Long Island City, New York | |
| Died: March 29, 2004 (aged 89) Malverne, New York | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| debut | |
| May 17, {1935, for the New York Giants | |
| Last appearance | |
| June 29, 1935, for the New York Giants | |
| Career statistics | |
| Batting average | .248 |
| Home runs | 4 |
| Runs batted in | 20 |
| Teams | |
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Alfred Edward Cuccinello (August 26, 1914 – March 29, 2004) was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the New York Giants during the 1935 season. Listed at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 165 lb., Cuccinello batted and threw right-handed. He was the younger brother of Tony Cuccinello and uncle of Sam Mele.[1]
A native of Long Island City, New York, Cuccinello began his professional career with the Nashville Volunteers, playing for them in 1934 and 1935. He had a batting average of .320 for the Volunteers in 1934 through 129 games and .315 in 1935.[2] Cuccinello was then promoted partway through 1925 appeared in 54 games for the New York Giants. On May 30 of that year, he hit a home run in his first game at the Polo Grounds, and on July 5, he and his brother Tony, of the Brooklyn Dodgers, each hit home runs in the same game, the first time opposing brothers accomplished such a feat.[3] In his one season in the major leagues, Cuccinello posted a .248 average (41–for–165) with four home runs and 20 RBI, including 27 runs, seven doubles and one triple.[4]
After the 1935 season, Cuccinello returned to the minor leagues. He spent 1936 with the Columbus Red Birds, then spent part of 1936 and all of 1937 with the Rochester Red Wings. He finished his playing career in 1938 with the Houston Buffaloes.[2]
Following his playing career, Cuccinello spent some time working as a scout. He also served as a member of the United States Coast Guard during World War II.[5] He died in Malverne, New York at the age of 89 on March 29, 2004.
References
- ^ Nowlin, Bill. "Sam Mele". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ a b "Al Cuccinello Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ "Today in Major League Baseball". Triblive.com. July 5, 2007. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ "Al Cuccinello Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ^ "Those Who Served". Baseball in Wartime. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference
- Retrosheet
- Historib Baseball
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