Today's Eastern League Birthday: Don Gile, Allentown Red Sox (1958-59)

Credits: Topps Co. and Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect Don Gile was born on this date in 1935. He played for the Allentown Red Sox in 1958 and '59.

Gile played sparingly for the Boston Red Sox during 4 seasons (1959-62).

After he retired from baseball, Gile worked in sales. He died on March 5, 2021, at the age of 85.

Source: The York (PA) Dispatch via newspapers.com 

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