Gil Garrido Sr.
From BR Bullpen
Gil Gonzalo Garrido Jr.
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 8", Weight 165 lb.
- Born 1922 in Ciudad de Panamá Panama
Gil Garrido played three years in the Negro Leagues. He had drawn attention in the 1943 Amateur World Series, when he led all players with 10 runs despite playing for last-place Panama. In 1944 in the Negro Leagues, he was a backup infielder for the New York Cubans. The next year, he was the starting 2B for New York but only hit .150. In 1946, he played on occasion for the Cubans. His son, Gil Garrido, would later play in the major leagues.
