Gilbert Fitzgerald Coan

Position: Leftfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 0", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: May 18, 1922 in Monroe, NC
School: Brevard College (Brevard, NC)
Signed by the Washington Senators as an amateur free agent in 1944. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 27, 1946 (Age 23)   vs. NYY 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Senators/Orioles/WhiteSox/Giants 1946-1956

Final Game: April 25, 1956 (Age 33)   vs. BRO 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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