John Edelman

John Rogers Edelman

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 185 lb.
• School West Chester State Teachers College
• High School Haverford High School
• Debut June 2, 1955
• Final Game September 21, 1955
• Born July 27, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Nineteen-year-old pitcher John Edelman left West Chester State Teachers College when he was signed to a $20,000 Bonus Baby contract by the Milwaukee Braves on May 31, 1955. He had been at the University in 1954 and 1955 along with Howie Bedell.

The 6' 3" right-hander had no decisions in five appearances that year, allowing seven base hits and eight walks in five innings. He made his last appearance on September 21st and on June 22, 1956 he was released by the Braves.

John was picked up as a free agent by the New York Giants in 1956 and spent the season with the Johnstown Johnnies of the class A Eastern League, going 3-3 with a 5.75 ERA, appearing in 20 games. Edelman was back in the Eastern League in 1957, this time with the Springfield Giants, going 1-3 in 6 games and his professional baseball career was over at age 21.

John never returned to pro ball but he did return to West Chester University to earn a degree in education, graduating in 1958. He ultimately became a schoolteacher and coach and led his old Haverford High School team to a championship in 1968. Edelman had attended Haverford High in Haverford, PA and been part of a league championship team in 1953.

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• Baseball Players of the 1950s
  

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