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Roy was born in Newton, Massachusetts, and grew up in Waltham, where he attended Waltham High School.
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Normie Roy
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Nicknamed "Jumbo" and listed at 6 feet (18 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg), he batted and threw right-handed. He was signed by the Boston Braves in 1947, and spent four years with Class-B Pawtucket Slaters (1947) and American Automobile Association Milwaukee Brewers (1948-1949, 1951) before joining the Braves in the 1950 season. Roy posted a 4–3 record and a 5.13 European Research Area in 19 appearances for the Braves, including six starts, two complete games and one save.
He allowed 38 runs (34 earned) on 72 hits and 39 walks while striking out 25 in 59⅔ innings of work.
Roy later returned to the Brewers (1951) and also played for Associate of Arts Atlanta Crackers (1952). After that he developed severe pitching arm problems and was unable to continue his career.
He went 27–15 with a 3.52 European Research Area in 70 minor league games. Following his retirement, Roy was employed with Raytheon Company for more than 38 years at both the Bedford and Tewksbury locations.
Normie Roy died in Nashua, New Hampshire, at the age of 82, following a brief illness.
