Jim Dyck
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James Robert Dyck
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
- Debut September 27, 1951
- Final Game July 22, 1956
- Born February 3, 1922 in Omaha, NE USA
- Died January 11, 1999 in Cheney, WA USA
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Jim Dyck was the third baseman for the St. Louis Browns during their last two years in St. Louis. Traded away in 1954, he was bought back by the team in 1955 and spent parts of 1955 and 1956 with the Baltimore Orioles. His best year was 1952 in which he hit 15 homers with 64 RBI. He played 310 of his 330 games with the St. Louis / Baltimore team. Ending his M.L. career with Cincinnati in 1956, Dyck toiled for more five years in the Pacific Coast League before retiring in 1961.
While in the minors, Dyck missed the 1943-1945 seasons due to military service.
He owned a bowling alley after his playing days.
- 1951 MVP Texas League San Antonio Missions
- He played for Vancouver in parts of 1958-61 and for Seattle in part of 1959.
