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All-Star Legion Juniors Produce 1947 Major Leaguers
Gene Edwards lists an all-star team of American Legion Junior Baseball graduates who, in 1947, dominated the majors and minors. Pitchers Bobby Gillet Hal Newhouser Howie Pollitt Mort Coeger catchers Buddy Rossland Mike Tresh Mickey Vernon, first base Bobby Doerr, second Lou Boudreau short Whitey Kurowski third Ted Williams Phil Vaveretta Buddy Lewis, plus an outfield lineup, highlighting the program’s impact.
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Bobby Gellt
Hal Newhouser
Howie Pollét
Mort Coeger
Buddy Rossland
Mike Tresh
Mickey Vernon
Bobby Doerr
Lou Boudreau
Whitey Kurowski
Ted Williams
Phil Vaveretta
Buddy Lewis