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George Yankowski Notable

b. November 19, 1922 · Philadelphia Athletics 1942, Chicago White Sox 1949

George Yankowski divided eight seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Philadelphia Athletics from 1942, then the Chicago White Sox through 1949.

Across 18 games he batted .161, with 5 hits and 0 runs. He finished with 2 doubles.

He was born in Cambridge, MA, USA on November 19, 1922, and died on February 25, 2020. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1942 PHA 61302 100 2020 .154
1949 CHW 121803 100 2020 .167
Career 183105 200 4040 .161

On this day & linked events

1922

Born November 19, 1922

Cambridge, MA, USA

2020

Died February 25, 2020