Ray Lamanno

Career

A catcher, he appeared in 442 games played in the Major Leagues for the Cincinnati Reds (1941–1942. 1946–1948). The native of Oakland, California, stood 6 feet (18 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (84 kg). He threw and batted right-handed.

Lamanno"s career was interrupted by World World War II service in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations.

In 1946, Lamanno was selected as a National League All-Star. The following season, Lamanno caught Ewell Blackwell"s no-hitter on June 18, 1947.

Achievements

• He appeared in the game, at Fenway Park and won 12–0 by the American League, as a pinch hitter and grounded out against Jack Kramer of the Saint Louis Browns.