Vern Handrahan

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James Vernon Handrahan

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.

• Debut April 14, 1964
• Final Game September 21, 1966
• Born November 27, 1938 in Charlottetown, PE CAN

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Vern Handrahan was born on Prince Edward Island, Canada, and did not play organized baseball until he was 15. Playing in semi-pro ball in 1958, he caught the attention of scouts and he was signed by the Milwaukee Braves in 1959.

He pitched in the minors from 1959-70, was in the majors in 1964 and 1966, and also played winter ball in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. In a minor league game in 1962 he struck out 19. In 1967 with Birmingham he came close to pitching a perfect game.

After his playing days he scouted for the Montreal Expos.

Main source: PEI Sports Hall of Fame.

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