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DICK WAKEFIELD

|     Deceased

High Level:   MLB
Positions:   OF-557
Full Name:   Richard Cummings Wakefield
Born:   May 6, 1921 in Chicago,Illinois
Died:   Aug 26, 1985   (64.112)

MLB Debut:  Jun 26, 1941  (20.051)

Son of Howard Wakefield
Speed
51
Contact
41
Patience
85
Batting
82
Power
84
Ht/Wt:  6-4 / 210   Bats/Throws:  Left / Right
High School:   Unknown
College:   University of Michigan
Drafted:  Not drafted

Tags:  College Hall of Famer || League MVP - Minors || Major League All-Star Game || Military Service

TBC Player ID:  19287
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OFF THE FIELD
DateNotes
1952-05-19Released by Giants.
1952-04-15Signed as Free Agent by Giants.
1949-12-17Traded by Tigers to Yankees for Dick Kryhoski.
1941-06-21Signed as undrafted amateur Free Agent by Tigers.


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