Today's Birthday: Ed Connolly, Jr., Olean Red Sox (1961-62)

(Topps Co. & Trading Card Database)

Former New York-Penn League (NYPL) prospect Ed Connolly Jr. was born on this date in 1939. He played in the NYPL during two seasons with the Olean Red Sox (1961-62).

Connolly went on to pitch in majors with the Boston Red Sox (1964) and Cleveland Indians (1967). After he retired from baseball, he became a vice-president of an investment company.

His father, Ed Connolly Sr. was a catcher with the Boston Red Sox (1929-32). 

Ed Connolly Jr. died on July 1, 1998, at the age of 58.

Source: Baseball Reference and SABR

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