Today's Birthday: George "Catfish" Metkovich (Hartford Bees, 1942)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect George "Catfish" Metkovich. He played for the Hartford Bees in 1942.

Metkovich played in the majors during 10 seasons with the Boston Bees (1943-46), Cleveland Indians (1947), Chicago White Sox (1949), Pittsburgh Pirates (1951-52, '53), Chicago Cubs (1953) and Milwaukee Braves (1954).

He died on May 17, 1995, at age of 74.

Source: Baseball Reference

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