Lee Handley
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Lee Elmer Handley (Jeep)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 7", Weight 160 lb.
- School Bradley University
- Debut April 15, 1936
- Final Game September 28, 1947
- Born July 31, 1913 in Clarion, IA USA
- Died April 8, 1970 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Lee Handley, the brother of Gene Handley, was the third baseman who the great third baseman Pie Traynor chose to play third base when Traynor managed the Pirates.
Jackie Robinson stated that Lee Handley was the first opposing player in the Major Leagues to wish him well in 1947. This story is related in The 50th Anniversary Book of the Hall of Fame, by Astor.
Lee was declared a free agent by Commissioner Landis in 1936, freeing him from the Cincinnati Reds so that he could sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates and play alongside Arky Vaughan.
