Paul Chervinko
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Paul Chervinko (July 23, 1910 – June 3, 1976) was a Major League Baseball catcher for parts of two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–1938). He was a native of Trauger, Pennsylvania.
Chervinko was an excellent defensive player who just couldn't hit well enough to stay in the big leagues. Behind the plate he made only one
runs batted in and one run scored
in 42 total games.
During his time with Brooklyn he was surrounded by some quite notable people. His
Hall of Famers as well: outfielder Heinie Manush, pitcher Waite Hoyt, and shortstop Leo Durocher. Also on the team was All-Star infielder Cookie Lavagetto, who would later gain fame in the 1947 World Series
.
Chervinko died in Danville, Illinois at the age of 65.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- The Deadball Era