Jess Cortazzo

John Francis Cortazzo
(Shine)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 3½", Weight 142 lb.

• Debut September 1, 1923
• Final Game September 1, 1923
• Born September 26, 1904 in Wilmerding, PA USA
• Died March 4, 1963 in Pittsburgh, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Jess Cortazzo played his only game on September 1, 1923, as an unsuccessful pinch-hitter for pitcher Red Faber in the 5th inning of a Chicago White Sox rain-shortened blowout win over the Cleveland Indians. Incidentally, he was the youngest player to appear in the bigs that year.

He went on to play at least 15 seasons in the minors, hitting over .300 several times. He was a shortstop.

Jess was one of the shortest players in major league history, standing 5 ft. 3 in. tall.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1939	Salisbury Giants	North Carolina State League		5th		replaced Dick Luckey on August 14