Mary lou boudreau biography

A slick-fielding shortstop, steady hitter, and pennant-winning manager, Boudreau’s career peaked in his fairy-tale 1948 season, but he was voted into the Hall of Fame for a career of distinguished play.

He was captain of the basketball and baseball teams at the University of Illinois when he signed an agreement to join the Cleveland Indians following graduation. Big Ten officials ruled him ineligible for amateur participation for the remainder of his college career.

Free to work with the pros, he appeared in one major-league game in 1938 as a pinch-hitter. He also played pro basketball with Hammond (IN) of the National Basketball League.

In 1939 he started with the Buffalo Bisons of the International League under manager Steve O’Neill.

Mary lou boudreau biography

Originally a third baseman/catcher, Boudreau was moved to shortstop and teamed with second baseman Ray Mack. The young keystone combo gained attention for solid batting and adept fielding, particularly in turning double plays.

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