Jerry Davanon   |   Major Leaguer   1969-1977

Full Name:  Frank Gerald Davanon
Born:  August 21,1945  in  Oceanside, California
Height:  5-11  Weight:  175  Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right
High School:  Hoover (San Diego,CA)
College:  Westmont College (Calif.)


Father of Jeff DaVanonDebut:  April 11,1969

Drafted:  Selected by Houston Astros in 36th Round (654th overall) of 1965 amateur entry draft (June-Reg)  ... Selected by St. Louis Cardinals in 1st Round (17th overall) of 1966 amateur entry draft (June-Sec)  

Transactions:   [Oct 14,1968] - Selected by Padres from Cardinals in expansion draft (Pick #24).  [May 22,1969] - Traded by Padres with Bill Davis to Cardinals for Sonny Ruberto and John Sipin.  [Nov 30,1970] - Traded by Cardinals to Orioles for Moe Drabowsky.  [Jun 10,1972] - Traded by Orioles to Angels for Roger Repoz.  [Sep 25,1973] - Traded by Angels to Cardinals for Bill Stein.  [Jan 3,1975] - Purchased by Tigers from Cardinals.  [Jan 23,1975] - Released by Tigers.  [Feb 19,1975] - Signed as Free Agent by Indians.  [Apr 9,1975] - Purchased by Astros from Indians.  [Nov 23,1976] - Traded by Astros with Larry Dierker to Cardinals for Bob Detherage and Joe Ferguson.  [May 11,1977] - Released by Cardinals.