Merlyn Anthony
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George Merlyn Anthony (Merle)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' ", Weight 175 lb.
- School Yuba College
- Born April 26, 1924 in Marysville, CA USA
- Died February 2, 1993
Merle Anthony was a second baseman for the 1948 Pawtucket Slaters, hitting .184/?/.237 in 12 games. In 1949, he moved down to the Eau Claire Bears as a shortstop, playing 20 games and hitting .214/?/.257 before being released April 29.
Anthony was an umpire in the California League in 1960-1961 and the Pacific Coast League 1962-1969. He was then an American League umpire from 1970 to 1975. Anthony worked the 1972 ALCS and the 1973 All-Star game.
