John Wesley Powell

Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Left, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 4", Weight: 230 lb.

Born: August 17, 1941 in Lakeland, FL
High School: Key West HS (Key West, FL)
Signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent in 1959. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 26, 1961 (Age 20)   vs. NYY 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Orioles/Indians/Dodgers 1961-1977

Final Game: August 24, 1977 (Age 36)   vs. PIT 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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