Gus Dugas
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Augustin Joseph Dugas
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 9", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut September 17, 1930
- Final Game June 28, 1934
- Born March 24, 1907 in St. Jean de Matha, QC CAN
- Died April 14, 1997 in Colchester, CT USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Outfielder Gus Dugas played parts of four seasons in the majors, hitting just .206, but batted .327 during his minor league career. With the 1940 Nashville Vols, he hit .336 and tied for the Southern Association lead with 22 homers and 118 RBIs. He is remembered for signing a contract written in French with the Washington Senators.
Dugas' great grandson, Andrew Carignan, made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2011.
