Eddie Malone

Edward Russell Malone

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
• High School Washington Preparatory High School
• Debut July 17, 1949
• Final Game June 25, 1950
• Born June 16, 1920 in Chicago, IL USA
• Died June 1, 2006 in Laguna Hills, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Eddie Malone made his pro baseball debut in 1938 before serving in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he played for the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League for two and a half seasons before joining the Chicago White Sox in 1949. After his time in the majors ended, he returned to the PCL and played more than three years with the Hollywood Stars before ending his playing career in 1954.

He was the catcher on the television program Home Run Derby.

Malone was the youngest manager in organized baseball in 1942 when he led the Duluth Dukes. [1]