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John Fiscalini | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: San Bernardino, California, U.S. | February 25, 1925|
Died: December 17, 1982 San Bernardino, California, U.S. | (aged 57)|
Batted: Right Threw: Unknown |
John Alvin Fiscalini (February 25, 1925 – December 17, 1982) was an American 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 to 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 in San Bernardino is named in his honor. [1]