Johnny Wyrostek

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John Barney Wyrostek

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut September 10, 1942
• Final Game September 26, 1954
• Born July 12, 1919 in Fairmont City, IL USA
• Died December 12, 1986 in St.Louis, MO USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Johnny Wyrostek, as of 2006, is the only player in Major League history with a last name that starts with "Wyr". There are currently no players in the minor leagues that have a chance of "threatening" this title any time soon, although many former minor leaguers had surnames that began with "Wyr": Dennis Wyrick, Joshua Wyrick, Patrick Wyrick, Chris Wyrick and Courtney Wyrick.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL All-Star (1950 & 1951)

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