Roy Carlyle
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Roy Edward Carlyle (Dizzy)
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2½", Weight 195 lb.
- School Oglethorpe University
- Debut April 16, 1925
- Final Game September 13, 1926
- Born December 10, 1900 in Buford, GA USA
- Died November 22, 1956 in Norcross, GA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
The brother of Cleo Carlyle, outfielder Roy Carlyle set a Southern Association record with 233 hits while playing for the Memphis Chicks in 1924. However, the mark was broken the following year by Wilbur Good.
While with the Oakland Oaks in 1929, Carlyle hit a record 618 foot long homer at Emeryville Park.
Over the course of his minor league career, Carlyle had a .349 average and never hit below .326 in a full season.
