Dick Nen
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Richard Le Roy Nen
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
- School California State University, Long Beach
- Debut September 18, 1963
- Final Game June 28, 1970
- Born September 24, 1939 in South Gate, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Dick Nen, as a 23-year-old rookie, hit a key home run for the Dodgers in the 1963 pennant race.
Most of his six-year career was spent with the Washington Senators as a first baseman. It was the second dead-ball era, and when Nen hit .218 in 1967, he was close to the team batting average of .223. While with the Senators, he was managed by Gil Hodges and Ted Williams.
He is the father of Robb Nen.
Dick dominated the California League in 1961, hitting .351 with 32 homers and 144 RBI. Both his home run total and his RBI total led the league, as did his 34 doubles (tied with teammate Louis Ertle).
He was the first player from Cal State Long Beach to make the majors. Since then, 25 others have done so.
