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Cal Neeman

Cal Neeman
Catcher
Born: (1929-02-18)February 18, 1929
Valmeyer, Illinois
Died: October 1, 2015(2015-10-01) (aged 86)
Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 16, 1957, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 1963, for the Washington Senators
MLB statistics
Batting average .224
Home runs 30
Runs batted in 97
Teams

Calvin Amandus "Cal" Neeman (February 18, 1929 – October 1, 2015) was an American professional baseball player, who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1957 to 1963 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators. Neeman led all National League catchers in double plays and putouts as a Cubs rookie in 1957. He was an alumnus of Illinois Wesleyan University, where he played both baseball and basketball. He was signed by Yankees scout Lou Maguolo.

Neeman died on October 1, 2015, at his home in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. He was 86.



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