John Fiscalini

John Fiscalini
Outfielder
Born: (1925-02-25)February 25, 1925
Died: December 17, 1982(1982-12-17) (aged 57)
Batted: Right Threw: Unknown

John Alvin Fiscalini (February 25, 1925 – December 17, 1982) was a college and minor league baseball outfielder.

Following a standout baseball career at San Bernardino High School, Fiscalini joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation in 1943.[1] After the conclusion of World War II, Fiscalini attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he was a member of the Cal Golden Bears baseball team from 1946-1948.[2][3]

In 1947, Fiscalini led the Golden Bears in hitting, earning First-Team All-American honors and leading Cal to the inaugural 1947 College World Series, where they defeated the Yale Bulldogs in the championship game.[2][3] In 1948, Fiscalini signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, spending time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Waco Pirates, Davenport Pirates, Charleston Rebels, and Albany Senators before retiring after the 1950 season.[4][5]

Fiscalini Field is named in his honor.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Fiscalini Field". City of San Bernardino. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Making the Hall". Daily Californian. 29 April 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. 1 2 "2012 Cal Bears Record Book" (PDF). CalBears.com. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "Pirates Sign Fiscalini For New Orleans Farm". Chicago Tribune. 3 June 1948.
  5. ↑ "John Fiscalini". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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