Today's Birthday - February 6: Dale Long (1949 Williamsport Tigers & 1950 Binghamton Triplets)

Credits: Topps Co. via Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect Dale Long was born on this date in 1926. He played for the 1949 Williamsport Tigers & 1950 Binghamton Triplets.

Long played in the majors for 10 seasons (1951, 1955-63) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Browns, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Washington Senators.

After his career as a player, he umpired for 5 years in the minor leagues.

He died January 27, 1991, at the age of 64. 

Source: Baseball Reference

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