Andy Spognardi
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Andrea Ettore Spognardi
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 9½", Weight 160 lb.
- School Boston College, Tufts University
- High School Hyde Park High School (Boston)
- Debut September 2, 1932
- Final Game September 25, 1932
- Born October 18, 1908 in Boston, MA USA
- Died January 1, 2000 in Boston, MA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
"A player grows less valuable over the years, while a doctor improves with age." - Andy Spognardi
Following the 1932 season, infielder Andy Spognardi of the Boston Red Sox retired from baseball in order to enroll in Tufts Medical School. He practiced medicine in the Boston, Massachusetts area for over half a century.
In his only major league season, he had an on-base percentage of .400.
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