Today's Birthday: Billy Harrell (Reading Indians, 1952-53)

Credits: Jay Publishing & Trading Card Database

Former Eastern League prospect Billy Harrell was born on this date in 1928. He played for the Reading Indians in 1952 and '53. He was second in league batting average in 1953 (.330).

Harrell played in the majors during four seasons with the Cleveland Indians (1955, '57-'58) and Boston Red Sox (1961).

He was elected to the Siena College (New York) Athletic Hall of Fame in 1966. After baseball, he worked for the State of New York. Harrell died on May 6, 2014 at the age of 85.

Source: Baseball Reference

Eastern League History is not affiliated in any way with Minor League Baseball, the Eastern League, or any of its teams.