Today's Eastern League Birthday: Don Liddle, Hartford Chiefs (1949)

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Former Eastern League prospect Don Liddle was born on this date in 1925. Liddle pitched for the 1949 Hartford Chiefs, appearing in 19 games (8-5, 3.46 ERA).

He went on to play four seasons in the major leagues with the Milwaukee Braves (1953), New York Giants (1954-56) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1956).

Liddle died on June 5, 2000 at the age of 75.

Source: Baseball Reference

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