On This Date: PONY League news on March 31, 1942

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record and newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Bill Denehy, Auburn Mets (1965)

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Happy Birthday (76th) to former New York-Penn League prospect Bill Denehy. He played for the 1965 Auburn Mets.

Denehy played in the majors during three seasons with the New York Mets (1967), Washington Senators (1968), and Detroit Tigers (1971). 

After his playing career, he was the head baseball coach at the University of Hartford (1985-87).

 

 

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 30, 1948

Source: Bradford Era & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Conrad "Randy" Cardinal, Jamestown Tigers (1962)

Credit: Jewish Baseball Museum

Happy 80th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Conrad "Randy" Cardinal. He played for the 1962 Jamestown Tigers.

Cardinal pitched in 6 games for the Houston Colt 45s in 1963.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 29, 1951

Source: Bradford Era & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Domingo Ramos, Oneonta Yankees (1975)

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Happy 64th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Domingo Ramos. He played for the 1975 Oneonta Yankees.

Ramos played in the majors during 11 seasons for the New York Yankees (1978), Toronto Blue Jays (1980), Seattle Mariners (1982-87), Cleveland Indians (1988), California Angels (1988), and Chicago Cubs (1989-90).

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from PONY League on March 28, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Julio Zuleta, Williamsport Cubs (1995-96)

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Happy 47th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Julio Zuleta. He played for the Williamsport Cubs in 1995 and 1996.

Zuleta played for the Chicago Cubs in a total of 79 games during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: March 27, 2013

Source: Poughkeepsie Journal & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Mike Jackson, Wellsville Red Sox (1965)

Kansas City Royals & Trading Card Database

Happy 76th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Mike Jackson. He played for the 1965 Wellsville Red Sox.

Jackson played in the majors during 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (1970), St. Louis Cardinals (1971), Kansas City Royals (1972-73), and Cleveland Indians (1973). 

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Mickey Weston, Little Falls Mets (1982)

Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Mickey Weston, who was born on this date in 1961. He played for the Little Falls Mets in 1982.

Weston played in the majors during 5 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1989-90), Toronto Blue Jays (1991), Philadelphia Phillies (1992), and New York Mets (1993).

He is currently executive director of Unlimited Potential Incorporated, a ministry that serves the professional baseball community and is the chaplain for the Chicago White Sox.

Source: Baseball Reference and Unlimited Potential Inc.

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On This Date: News from the New York-Penn League on March 25, 1964

Note: Robinson played for the Hamilton Red Wings in 1939 and '40, and managed the 1954 Corning Red Sox. He had been selected to manage the Auburn Mets for the 1964 season prior to being selected as a coach for the New York Mets.

Source: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Brian Barnes, Jamestown Expos (1989)

Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Brian Barnes, who was born on this date in 1967. He pitched in two games for the 1989 Jamestown Expos. 

Barnes played in the majors during 5 seasons with the Montreal Expos (1990-93), Cleveland Indians (1994), and Los Angeles Dodgers (1994).

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 24, 1956

Source: Elmira Advertiser & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Bruce Hurst, Elmira Pioneers (1976)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Bruce Hurst, who was born on this date in 1958. He played for the 1976 Elmira Pioneers.

Hurst pitched in the majors during 15 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1980-88), San Diego Padres (1989-93), Colorado Rockies (1993), and Texas Rangers (1994). He was an American League All-Star in 1987, and pitched in three games in the 1988 World Series.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 23, 1956

Source: Elmira Advertiser & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: George Scott, Olean Red Sox (1962) & Wellsville Red Sox (1963)

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Former New York-Penn League (NYPL) prospect George Scott was born on this date in 1944. He played in the NYPL during two seasons with the 1962 Olean Red Sox and 1963 Wellsville Red Sox.

Scott went on to play in the majors for 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1966-71, 1977-79)), Milwaukee Brewers (1972-76), Kansas City Royals (1979), and New York Yankees (1979). He was an American League All-Star in 1966, '75, and '77, and won 8 Gold Gloves.

After his playing days, he managed in Mexico and was elected to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2006. Scott died on July 28, 2013, at the age of 69.

Source: Baseball Reference 

 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 22, 1952

Source: Canandaigua (NY) Daily Messenger & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Carlos Velazquez, Newark Co-Pilots (1971)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Carlos Velazquez was born on this date in 1948 in Loiza, Puerto Rico. He played for the Newark Co-Pilots in 1971.

Velazquez pitched in 18 games for the 1973 Milwaukee Brewers (2-2, 2.58 ERA).

He died on March 16, 2000, at the age of 51.  

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 21, 1945

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Prentice "Pidge" Browne, Hamilton Cardinals (1950, '52)

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Former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League prospect Prentice "Pidge" Browne was born on this date in 1929. He played for the Hamilton Cardinals during the 1950 and 1952 seasons.

Browne played in 65 games for the 1962 Houston Colt .45s as a 33 year old rookie. 

He died on June 3, 1997, at the age of 68.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Steve Dillon, Auburn Mets (1964-65)

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Happy 79th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Steve Dillon. He played for the Auburn Mets in 1964 and '65.

Dillon pitched in a total of 3 games for the New York Mets during the 1963 and '64 seasons.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 19, 1945

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 18, 1946

Source: Bradford Evening Star & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Dick Littlefield, Wellsville Nitros (1947)

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Former Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League prospect Dick Littlefield was born on this date in 1926. He pitched for the Wellsville Nitros in 1947.

Littlefield played in the majors during 9 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1950), Chicago White Sox (1951), Detroit Tigers (1952), St. Louis Browns (1952-53), Baltimore Orioles (1954), Pittsburgh Pirates (1954-56), St. Louis Cardinals (1956), New York Giants (1956), Chicago Cubs (1957), Milwaukee Braves (1958).

He died on November 20, 1997, at the age of 71.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 17, 1950

Source: Warren Times Mirror & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Cito Gaston, Binghamton Triplets (1964)

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Happy 78th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Clarence "Cito" Gaston. He played in 11 games for the Binghamton Triplets in 1964 (yes, the Triplets were in the NYPL from 1964 to 1966).

Gaston played for the Atlanta Braves (1967, '75-78), San Diego Padres (1969-74), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1978). 

He managed the Toronto Blue Jays for 12 seasons (1989-97, 2008-10) and won the World Series in 1992 and '93.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 16, 1944

Source: Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Juan Espino, Oneonta Yankees (1956)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Juan Espino, who was born on this date in 1956. He played for the 1975 Oneonta Yankees. 

Espino played in the majors during four seasons with the New York Yankees (1982, '83, '85 & '86).

After his playing career, he managed in the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: PONY League News on March 15, 1947

Source: The Bradford Era & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Robert Fick, Jamestown Jammers (1996)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Robert Fick, who was born on this date in 1974. He played for the 1996 Jamestown Jammers.

Fick played in the majors during 10 seasons with the Detroit Tigers (1998-2002), Atlanta Braves (2003), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2004), San Diego Padres (2004-05), and Washington Nationals (2006-07). 

Fick will always be remembered as the last person to hit a home run at Tiger Stadium in Detroit (1999). He was an American League All Star in 2002.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: March 14, 1956

 

Source: Elmira Star Gazette & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Mike Rochford, Elmira Pioneers (1982)

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Happy 59th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Mike Rochford. He played for the 1982 Elmira Pioneers.

Rochford pitched in 8 games for the Boston Red Sox over three seasons (1988-90).

After his baseball career, he became a golf club professional in Florida.

Source: Baseball Reference and SABR

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 13, 1956

Source: Scranton Tribune & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Al Luplow, Batavia Indians (1959)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Al Luplow was born on this date in 1939. He played for the Batiavia Indians in 1959.

Luplow played in the majors during 7 seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1961-65), New York Mets (1966-67), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1967).

He died on December 28, 2017, at the age of 78.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 12, 1953

Source: Warren (Pennsylvania) Times Mirror & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Steve Finley, Newark Orioles (1987)

Pro Cards & Trading Card Database

Happy 57th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Steve Finley. He played for the 1987 Newark Orioles.

Finley played in the majors for 19 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (1989-90), Houston Astros (1991-94), San Diego Padres (1995-98), Arizona Diamondbacks (1999-2004), Los Angeles Dodgers (2004), Los Angeles Angels (2005), San Francisco Giants (2006), and Colorado Rockies (2007). He was a two-time All Star and five-time Gold Glove winner

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Dock Ellis, Batavia Pirates (1964)

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Former New York-Penn League prospect Dock Ellis was born on this date in 1945. He pitched for the 1964 Batavia Pirates. 

Ellis played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1968-75, '79), New York Yankees (1976-77), Oakland Athletics (1977), Texas Rangers (1977-79), New York Mets (1979). He was a National League All-Star for the 1971 World Champion Pirates.

He died on December 19, 2008, at the age of 63.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 10, 1943

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: John Cangelosi, Niagara Falls Sox (1982)

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Happy 59th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect John Cangelosi. He played for the 1982 Niagara Falls Sox.

Cangelosi played in the majors during 13 seasons with the Chicago White Sox (1985-86), Pittsburgh Pirates (1987-90), Texas Rangers (1992), New York Mets (1994), Houston Astros (1995-96), Florida Marlins (1997-98), and Colorado Rockies (1999). 

He played in 3 games in the 1997 World Series for the World Champion Florida Marlins.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Craig Stammen, Vermont Expos (2005)

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Happy Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Craig Stammen. He pitched for the 2005 Vermont Expos.

Stammen has played in the majors for 12 seasons for the Washinton Nationals (2009-15), and San Diego Padres (2017-present).

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Dick Allen, Elmira Pioneers (1960)

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Former PONY League prospect Dick Allen was born on this date in 1942. He played for the Elmira Pioneers in 1960.

Allen played 15 seasons in the major leagues and had 351 career home runs. He was the 1964 National League Rookie of the Year and the American League Most Valuable Player in 1972, He was inducted into the New York-Penn League Hall of Fame in 2016.

Allen died on December 7, 2020, at the age of 78.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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Today's Birthday: Galen Cisco, Corning Red Sox (1958)

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Happy 86th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Galen Cisco. He played for the Corning Red Sox in 1958.

He pitched in the majors during 7 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1961-62, '67), New York Mets (1962-65), and Kansas City Royals (1969).

After he retired as a player, Cisco coached for the Kansas City Royals (1971-79), Montreal Expos (1980-84), San Diego Padres (1985-87), Toronto Blue Jays (1988, 1990-95), and Philadelphia Phillies (1997-2000)

Cisco was elected to the Ohio State Athletic Hall of Fame as a football and baseball player in 1995.

Source: Baseball Reference 

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On This Date: News from the PONY League on March 6, 1947

Source: The Era (Bradford, PA) & newspapers.com

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Today's Birthday: Anthony Telford, Newark Orioles (1987)

Happy 56th Birthday to former New York-Penn League prospect Anthony Telford. He played for the 1987 Newark Orioles.

Telford played nine seasons in the major leagues with the Baltimore Orioles (1990-91, '93), Montreal Expos (1997-2001), and Texas Rangers (2002).

Source: Baseball Reference 

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