Sam Agnew
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Samuel Lester Agnew (Slam)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 10, 1913
- Final Game September 28, 1919
- Born April 12, 1887 in Farmington, MO USA
- Died July 19, 1951 in Sonoma, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
One site calls Sam Agnew the San Francisco Seals' greatest catcher. He and Archie Yelle were minor league teammates from 1920-26.
Agnew was the brother of minor league catcher and manager Troy Agnew.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Won two World Series with the Boston Red Sox (1916 & 1918; he did not play in the 1916 World Series)
