News from the PONY League on June 9, 1939

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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PONY League news on June 8, 1939

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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PONY League News on June 5, 1940: Warren Spahn signs with the Bradford Bees

Source: The Wilkes-Barre Record via Newspapers.com

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New York-Penn League Birthday: Phil Linz, Auburn Yankees (1958)

Credits: Topps Co. & Trading Card Database

Former New York-Penn League prospect Phil Linz was born on this date in 1939. He played for the Auburn Yankees in 1958.

Linz played in the majors during 7 seasons for the New York Yankees (1962-65), Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67), and New York Mets (1967-68).

He died on December 9, 2020, at the age of 81.

Source: Baseball Reference

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News from the PONY League: June 3, 1939

Source: Bradford Evening Star & Daily Record via Newspapers.com

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PONY League news on June 2, 1950

Source: Bradford Era via Newspapers.com

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Today's PONY League Birthday: Hal Smith (1950 Hamilton Cardinals)

Credits: Leaf/Sports Novelties, Inc. & Trading Card Database

Former PONY (New York-Penn League) prospect Hal Smith was born on this date in 1931. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1949 and played in 79 games in the PONY League for the 1950 Hamilton Cardinals.

Smith went on to play six seasons in the majors with the St. Louis Cardinals 1956-61 and was a National League All-Star in 1957 and 1959. He played in four games while coaching for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1965.

Smith died on April 12, 2014, in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 82.

Source: Baseball Reference

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