Name Note: Name presented as Fats Dantonio in some sources
Position: Catcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-8, 165lb (173cm, 74kg)
Born: December 31, 1918 in New Orleans, LA us
Died: May 28, 1993 in New Orleans, LA
Buried: Lake Lawn Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA
High School: Jesuit HS (New Orleans, LA)
Debut:
September 18, 1944
(Age 25-262d,
9,776th in major league history)
vs. BSN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 20, 1945
(Age 26-263d)
vs. BSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1945 season
Full Name: John James Dantonio
Nicknames: Fats
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Career
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1944 Fielding Game Log (as C)