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An Indian regular since 1942, Jim is noted for his ability to handle pitchers. In 1948 and 1949 he led the American League backstops in Putouts and Assists and topped the League in 1951 with a .991 Fielding Average. In 1950 and 1951 he played on the A.L. All-Star Team and caught 6 games in the 1948 World Series.
The hard-hitting refugee from the N.L. was traded to the Senators in October '65. John played school basketball.
"Swish" ranks 2nd among active National Leaguers in Grand Slam Homers with 8. A Washington College (Md.) graduate, he led the League in Home Runs in 1943 (20) and 1944 (33) and also led in Runs Batted In with 128 and 122. Chosen on the Major League All-Star Team in '45, Bill started in pro ball in '36. He joined the Cubs in '39, hitting .295 in 58 games. His best batting marks were .297 in '40, .294 in '42 and .309 in '44. He was traded to the Phillies in October, 1948.
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