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Eddie Gaedel

Born: June 8, 1925
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St. Louis Browns' 3-foot-7 player whose career lasted one at bat (he walked) on Aug 19, 1951; hired as a publicity stunt by eccentric owner Bill Veeck.

Died: June 18, 1961

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