Bruce Edwards
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Charles Bruce Edwards (Bull)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 194 lb.
- Debut June 23, 1946
- Final Game September 13, 1956
- Born July 15, 1923 in Quincy, IL USA
- Died April 25, 1975 in Sacramento, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bruce Edwards played ten years in the major leagues, appearing in two All-Star games and two World Series. His most notable year was 1947, when he was fourth in the MVP voting.
Edwards played in the minors in 1941-1942, then missed 1943-1945 due to military service. He became a regular as a 22-year-old rookie in 1946, and although figuring in the 1947 MVP voting, had an arm injury the following year and lost his catching job in 1948 to the rookie Roy Campanella.
Edwards was a backup from then on in the majors, playing for the Dodgers, Cubs, Senators, and Reds.
In 1947, the backup catcher behind him was the young Gil Hodges, soon to be moved to first base.
He managed the 1957 Visalia Redlegs to a first place finish.
After baseball he was an inventory control analyst and a movie projectionist.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1947 & 1951)
