John Pearson
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John Nils Pearson
- Bats Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 155 lb.
- School Northeastern University, Springfield College, Columbia University
- High School Bridgewater High School
- Born December 8, 1922 in Bridgewater, MA USA
- Died December 3, 2014 in Brockton, MA USA
Biographical Information[edit]
John Pearson played for the Trenton Packers and Newport News Dodgers in 1944.
He later became a successful high school coach, particularly at Bridgewater-Raynham High School, with numerous players reaching the professional ranks. Such players include Glenn Tufts, Rich Dubee, Rick Smith, Mickey Pina, George Stanley and Sammy LeClair.
He also served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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