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Don Heffner, one of the most talented, all-around infielders in the American League, joined the New York Yankees in 1934, coming to them from the Baltimore Orioles. He was optioned to Newark the following year, but was recalled at the end of the season, and played with the Yankees until the end of the 1937 season, when he was traded to the St. Louis Browns. His 5-year major-league record shows 302 games played, and 251 hits, for an average of .251.
Holding the AL record of 41 consecutive errorless games at shortstop the Philadelphia A's star stands 6'.
Vic first gained fame as an All American football player at Ohio State University. Graduated from Ohio State and entered the Army. After his discharge Vic was signed as a free agent by Branch Rickey. First bonus player signed under the new legislation adopted at 1952 Major League meetings in Phoenix. While Vic was playing ball in service he batted .356 in 61 games. He works for Pirates' President John Galbreath in the off season.
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