Sid Gordon

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Sidney Gordon

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 185 lb.
• School Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
• Debut September 11, 1941
• Final Game September 20, 1955
• Born August 13, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY USA
• Died June 17, 1975 in New York, NY USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Sid Gordon's best years were after the age of 30. He found power and continued to hit for a decent average. Gordon played 13 years in the bigs, and missed some time due to World War II, entering the Coast Guard in October 1943 and being discharged in January 1946.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL All-Star (1948 & 1949)
• 20-Home Run Seasons: 5 (1948-1952)
• 30-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1948)
• 100 RBI Seasons: 3 (1948, 1950 & 1951)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1948)

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