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Old 06-21-2016, 08:02 AM   #1395
Cusick
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Bill Werber, Jr.

Son of the famous major league infielder, this player made it as far as the 1956 Cincinnati Reds' spring camp as a non-roster invitee. He was a first baseman at Duke University, but played outfield as a pro ballplayer. He was born in February, 1931. Don't know the exact birthplace, but his parents were residents of Berwyn, MD, at the time.

The photo comes from the Cincinnati Enquirer of March 30, 1997. That date needs an explanation. The newspaper was a 50th anniversary commemoration of Jackie Robinson's entry into the major leagues. This photo showed a group of Cinci outfielders in contention for jobs in the spring of 1956. Prominently featured in the middle of the group was Chuck Harmon, the first Afro-American to appear with the Reds.

Billy Werber Register Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com
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