Roy Talcott

Le Roy Everett Talcott

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 180 lb.
• School Princeton University
• Debut June 24, 1943
• Final Game June 24, 1943
• Born January 16, 1920 in Brookline, MA USA
• Died December 6, 1999 in Miami, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Massachusetts native Roy Talcott was signed as a free agent by the Boston Braves on June 11, 1943. He appeared in one game on June 24, 1943, pitching 2/3 of an inning giving up two base on balls and one hit along with two runs for a 27.00 ERA and was realeased by the Braves on July 2, of this same season.

Talcott spent two seasons in professional baseball in 1943 and 1946. Along with the major league Braves he appeared in 23 games for the Hartford Bees of the Eastern League in 1943. In 1946 he appeared in 14 games with the Pawtucket Slaters of the New England League and was also on the roster of the Hartford Chiefs of the Eastern League but did not play.

Talcott served in the United States Navy during World War II and the record shows he died on December 6, 1999 in Miami, FL.

Further Reading

• Richard Tellis: Once Around The Bases, Triumph Books, Chicago, 1998, pp. 66-71.