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Former Eastern League prospect Mel Parnell was born on this date in 1922. Parnell pitched for the the 1946 Scranton Red Sox (13-4, 1.30 ERA).
He played for the Boston Red Sox for ten seasons (1947-56), compiling a career record of 123-75. Parnell was a twenty game winner during two seasons (25-7 in 1949 and 21-8 in 1953). He was named to the American League All Star team in 1949 and '51.
After his playing career, he was the head baseball coach at Tulane University and managed in the minor leagues. He worked as a broadcaster during the 1960's.
Parnell died on March 20, 2012 at the age of 89.
Source: Baseball Reference
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