El Tappe
Position:
Catcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
5-11, 180lb (180cm, 81kg)
Born:
May 21, 1927
in Quincy, IL
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Died:
October 10, 1998
in Quincy, IL
Buried:
Quincy Memorial Park, Quincy, IL
High School: Quincy HS (Quincy, IL)
School: Quincy University (Quincy, IL)
Debut:
April 24, 1954
(Age 26-338d,
11,130th in major league history)
vs. CIN 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
July 17, 1962
(Age 35-057d)
vs. STL 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1954 season
Full Name: Elvin Walter Tappe
Pronunciation: \TAPP-ee\
View Player Info
from the B-R Bullpen
1958 Fielding Game Log (as C)