Jack Wallaesa

John Wallaesa (August 31, 1919 – December 27, 1986) was an American professional baseball shortstop. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for five seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1940, 1942, and 1946, and the Chicago White Sox from 1947 to 1948.

Jack Wallaesa
Shortstop
Born: August 31, 1919
Easton, Pennsylvania
Died: December 27, 1986(1986-12-27) (aged 67)
Easton, Pennsylvania
Batted: Both
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 22, 1940, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
August 3, 1948, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Batting average.205
Home runs15
Runs batted in61
Teams

Wallaesa served in the United States Army in Italy and France during World War II. He spent his post-baseball years working at a Pennsylvania clothing store until retiring in 1981.[1]

References

  1. "JACK WALLAESA, 67; FORMER PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER". The Morning Call. 30 December 1986. Retrieved 31 August 2023.


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