Today's Birthday: Brant Alyea, Geneva Redlegs (1962)

(Topps Co. & Trading Card Database)

Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Brant Alyea, who was born on this date in 1940. He hit 32 home runs for the Geneva Redlegs in 1962.

Alyea played in the major leagues during 6 seasons with the Washington Senators (1965, '68-'69), Minnesota Twins (1970-71), Oakland Athletics (1972), and St. Louis Cardinals (1972).

His son Brant Alyea, Jr. played in the minors from 1986 to 1990.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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