1952
HAL BEVAN   3B

Hal Bevan was selected by the Boston Red Sox, taken from the Pirates in the 1951 Rule 5 draft. He’d been recommended by Red Sox scout Ted McGrew, who believed Bevan had a chance to become either the first or third baseman for Boston. On April 24, 1952, Hal debuted in the big leagues. Casey Stengel’s Yankees were visiting Fenway Park and Bevan started the game at third base for Red Sox manager Lou Boudreau ...

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