John Fiscalini

John Alvin Fiscalini (February 25, 1925 – December 17, 1982) was a college and minor league baseball outfielder.

John Fiscalini
Outfielder
Born: (1925-02-25)February 25, 1925
Died: December 17, 1982(1982-12-17) (aged 57)
Batted: Right Threw: Unknown

Following a standout baseball career at San Bernardino High School, Fiscalini joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation in 1943.[1] After the conclusion of World War II, Fiscalini attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he was a member of the Cal Golden Bears baseball team from 1946 to 1948.[2][3]

In 1947, Fiscalini led the Golden Bears in hitting, earning First-Team All-American honors and leading Cal to the inaugural 1947 College World Series, where they defeated the Yale Bulldogs in the championship game.[2][3] In 1948, Fiscalini signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, spending time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Waco Pirates, Davenport Pirates, Charleston Rebels, and Albany Senators before retiring after the 1950 season.[4][5]

Fiscalini Field in San Bernardino is named in his honor.[1]

References
  1. "Fiscalini Field". City of San Bernardino. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  2. "Making the Hall". Daily Californian. 29 April 2004. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
  3. "2012 Cal Bears Record Book" (PDF). CalBears.com. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
  4. "Pirates Sign Fiscalini For New Orleans Farm". Chicago Tribune. 3 June 1948.
  5. "John Fiscalini". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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