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Hit ball into right field bleachers in practice in first tryout with St. Louis Cardinals. Always could hit, but needed more experience. Sent to minors for three years, then came back and won regular place. Named most valuable player in National League in 1928. Is classy first baseman as well as fine batter. Played in four world's series for Cardinals. Last year hit .296 in 91 games. Was traded to the Cincinnati Reds last Winter. Bats and throws left-handed. Is a six-footer and weighs 175 pounds. Born at Oglesby, Ill., in 1900.
While the card size of the 1909 T206 Set is somewhat consistent, the exact dimensions can vary slightly from card to card.
Pitched some nice ball for Dodgers early in the 1952 season. Acquired by Brooklyn early in 1951 campaign after spending 6 full seasons with the Chicago Cubs. In 24 games in '51, winning 2 and losing 6. Johnny's best season was 1948 when his record for Cubs was 18-13.
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