Jess Cortazzo

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John Francis Cortazzo (Shine)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 3½", Weight 142 lb.

• Debut September 1, 1923
• Final Game September 1, 1923
• Born September 26, 1904 in Wilmerding, PA USA
• Died March 4, 1963 in Pittsburgh, PA USA

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Jess Cortazzo played in his only career Major League game on September 1, 1923, as an unsuccessful pinch-hitter for pitcher Red Faber in the 5th inning of the Chicago White Sox rain-shortened blowout win over the Cleveland Indians. Incidentally, he was the youngest player to appear in the Majors that year.

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