Ed Charles

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Edwin Douglas Charles (Ez, The Poet, or The Glider)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 170 lb.

• High School Gibbs High School
• Debut April 11, 1962
• Final Game October 1, 1969
• Born April 29, 1933 in Daytona Beach, FL USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Charles missed half of 1953 and all of 1954 due to military service. He was then trapped at AAA from 1958 to 1961, leading his league's third baseman in assists in 1961 and putouts in 1959 and 1961. He also tied for the 1952 Provincial League lead with 11 triples, and led the 1955 Big State League with 135 runs and led the 1961 Pacific Coast League with 181 hits, 36 doubles, and 114 runs.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 1962 Topps All-Star Rookie Team
• Won a World Series with the New York Mets in 1969.

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