Felipe Rojas Alou (El Panqué de Haina)
born Felipe Rojas Alou

Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: May 12, 1935 in Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
High School: Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo, DO)
Signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent in 1955. (All Transactions)
Debut: June 8, 1958 (Age 23)   vs. CIN 3 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Braves/Giants/Yankees/Athletics/Expos/... 1958-1974

Final Game: April 24, 1974 (Age 38)   vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Relatives: Brother of Jesus Alou, Brother of Matty Alou, Father of Moises Alou, Cousin of Jose Sosa and Uncle of Mel Rojas
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