John Fiscalini
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John Fiscalini | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: | February 25, 1925|
Died: December 17, 1982 | (aged 57)|
Batted: Right Threw: Unknown |
John Alvin Fiscalini (February 25, 1925 – December 17, 1982) was a college and minor league baseball outfielder.
Following a standout baseball career at San Bernardino High School, Fiscalini joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation in 1943.[1] After the conclusion of World War II, Fiscalini attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he was a member of the Cal Golden Bears baseball team from 1946-1948.[2][3]
In 1947, Fiscalini led the Golden Bears in hitting, earning First-Team All-American honors and leading Cal to the inaugural 1947 College World Series, where they defeated the Yale Bulldogs in the championship game.[2][3] In 1948, Fiscalini signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, spending time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Waco Pirates, Davenport Pirates, Charleston Rebels, and Albany Senators before retiring after the 1950 season.[4][5]
Fiscalini Field is named in his honor.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Fiscalini Field". City of San Bernardino. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Making the Hall". Daily Californian. 29 April 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ a b "2012 Cal Bears Record Book" (PDF). CalBears.com. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Fiscalini For New Orleans Farm". Chicago Tribune. 3 June 1948.
- ^ "John Fiscalini". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- 1925 births
- 1982 deaths
- Albany Senators players
- All-American college baseball players
- Baseball players from California
- California Golden Bears baseball players
- Charleston Rebels players
- Davenport Pirates players
- New Orleans Pelicans (baseball) players
- Sportspeople from San Bernardino, California
- Waco Pirates players