Dino Restelli

Dino Paolo Restelli
(Dingo)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 191 lb.
• School Santa Clara University
• High School Galileo High School
• Debut June 14, 1949
• Final Game June 12, 1951
• Born September 23, 1924 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died August 8, 2006 in San Carlos, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Dino Restelli made major waves in 1949 by hitting 8 home runs in his first 10 major league games with the Pittsburgh Pirates. After his playing career, he was briefly a San Francisco policeman.

Restelli was in the minors from 1944 to 1955, missing 1945 for military service. He appeared in the Pacific Coast League for parts of 11 seasons, hitting around .350 in several different seasons.

Related Sites

• Dino Restelli at the SABR Bio Project