Happy birthday to my friend mike sandlock turns 99 today

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by t206hound

happy birthday! I didn't look this up before, but Mike played on the '53 Pirates with my uncle Pete Castiglione (passed away in 2010). They also were both born in Connecticut. I bet Mike has some great stories.

Erick,
You are correct Mike would tell me that all the time they would play together when they were younger at the Bible St field (which is still there today)..

[z28jd]

Here you go, Al.

http://blogs.piratesprospects.com/hi...irates-player/

Two-part interview, link to part two at the bottom of that link

[jimivintage]

Also noted is that he is depicted in a Phillies uniform on his 1954 Topps card...yet he never played for them.

[GoldenAge50s]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Also noted is that he is depicted in a Phillies uniform on his 1954 Topps card...yet he never played for them.

The Chiefs were a Phillies affiliate in 1954 and Topps probably assumed he would be brought up to the Phillies at some point that year. Mike had exactly 1 AB for Syracuse!

Pittsburgh sold Mike to the Phillies on Dec 19th 1953 in a cash deal.

[rhettyeakley]

[t213]

Here is his Hages.

Andy

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by GoldenAge50s

The Chiefs were a Phillies affiliate in 1954 and Topps probably assumed he would be brought up to the Phillies at some point that year. Mike had exactly 1 AB for Syracuse!

Pittsburgh sold Mike to the Phillies on Dec 19th 1953 in a cash deal.

He was with the Phillies until June 1st, injured. Played during Spring Training, injured his knee during a home plate collision.

[ccre]

So this is oct 2014. He's 98.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by ccre

So this is oct 2014. He's 98.

You need to read the whole thread. It has been pointed out that the cards list his birthday incorrect by one year. The baseball encyclopedia and baseball-sportsreference.com both list his correct birth year as 1915.


Mike Sandlock

Michael Joseph Sandlock

Positions: Catcher, Shortstop and Third Baseman
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 1", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: October 17, 1915 in Old Greenwich, CT (Age 99.001) (All Transactions)
Debut: September 19, 1942 (Age 26.337)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1945 season[*]
Teams (by GP): Dodgers/Pirates/Braves 1942-1953

Final Game: September 27, 1953 (Age 37.345)