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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” – Larry Stahl- Broke up Perfect Game in 9th Inning

    ByTom Knuppel June 28, 2016July 21, 2016

    I continue my series on Illinois born major league players. If you wish to see the list of players we have highlighted so far, please click HERE.     Larry Stahl   Larry Floyd Stahl as born on June 29, 1941 in Belleville, Illinois and became a  professional baseball player who played outfielder in the…

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” List of Published Players

    ByTom Knuppel June 25, 2016July 26, 2016

    Welcome to my series called, Illinois Born “Boys of Summer”. It is my hope to bring some history to your baseball knowledge from the State of Illinois. Many cemeteries around the state have the grave sites of former major league players. From the big towns like Chicago and Peoria to the smaller one in Atlanta,…

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    Illinois Born- “Boys of Summer” Series Continues

    ByTom Knuppel June 24, 2016June 23, 2016

    Here is my on-going series on Illinois Born major league baseball players.     Ken Jungels Born Kenneth Peter Jungels (June 23, 1916 – September 9, 1975) in Aurora, Illinois. He became a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1937 to 1938 and 1940 to 1941…

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    Illinois Born- “Boys of Summer” – Tom Haller- former Illinois QB

    ByTom Knuppel June 22, 2016July 21, 2016

    Series Continues– He was born Thomas Frank Haller in Lockport, Illinois on June 23, 1937 to Frank and Julia Haller. He played 12 seasons in the msjor leagues as a catcher for three different teams in his career and was selected as an All Star 3 times. He made his debut on April 11, 1961 for the San…

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” – Irv Medlinger and Newt Halliday

    ByTom Knuppel June 20, 2016June 11, 2016

    Continuing with major league players that were born in Illinois. Please take time to look back and some of the other profiles written.    Irv Medlinger Born Irving John Medlinger on June 18, 1927 in Chicago, Illnois. He was a left-handed pitcher that made his debut on April 20, 1949 for the St. Louis Browns….

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” Eccentric Joe Charboneau and Bill Zies

    ByTom Knuppel June 18, 2016June 11, 2016

    My series on Illinois born major league baseball players. The “Boys of Summer”   Bill Zies   William Zies was born on June 16, 1867 in Rock Island Illinois that played in two games (August 9-10, 1891 for the St. Louis Browns. He took three at bats in the major leagues and got one hit…

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” Chicago Area Born

    ByTom Knuppel June 16, 2016June 11, 2016

    Continuing my series on Illinois Born Major League Players.     Bret Prinz Bert Randolph Prinz was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois on June 15, 1977. He made his pitching debut with the Diamondbacks on April 22, 2001. He was traded to the Yankees in 2003 where he want 1-0 with a 5.93 ERA. From…

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” – First Player to Die in Car Accident

    ByTom Knuppel June 14, 2016June 13, 2016

    Continue my series on Illinois Born Major League Players. Ray Sinclair Raymond Sinclair “Ray” Richmond (June 5, 1896 – October 21, 1969) in Fillmore, Illinois which is in Douglas County near Champaign. He was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in eight games for the St. Louis Browns in 1920 and 1921. He made…

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” – Gerry Arrigo and George Kontos

    ByTom Knuppel June 12, 2016June 11, 2016

    I continue the series. Illinois Born Major League Players-   Gerry Arrigo Arrigo was born Gerald William Arrigo on June 12, 1941 in Chicago and attended Harrison High School. After his high school days, he was signed in 1960 by the Chicago White Sox in the amateur draft and then drafted away by the Minnesota…

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    Illinois Born “Boys of Summer” – Mike Kreevich

    ByTom Knuppel June 10, 2016July 21, 2016

    We are continuing our  profile of major league players born in Illinois.       Mike Kreevich     Michael Andreas Kreevich was born in Mount Olive, Illinois on June 10, 1908. He was a small person at five foot seven and began working in the coal mines in 1924 at 16 years of age. The…

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