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Leo Charles Righetti (March 4, 1925 – February 19, 1998) was an American professional baseball player. He played in minor league baseball from 1944 through 1957. His son, Dave Righetti , played in Major League Baseball .
Early life
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Righetti grew up in San Jose, California . His father, Marco, immigrated to the United States from Italy.[1]
Righetti drew notice in his amateur baseball career,[2] [3] sandlot ball . He played his first organized baseball with the local Catholic Youth Organization , and then played for the baseball team at Bellarmine College Preparatory .[4]
Professional career
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Righetti drew interest from Joe Devine , a scout for the New York Yankees .[2] shortstop , though not a skilled batter. However, it was thought that his skill as a pitcher could lead him to a career in Major League Baseball .[5] [1] Newark Bears of the International League .[6]
In 1946, he slipped and fell, cutting his right index finger in the process, which ended his pitching career. He remained in the Yankees organization as a shortstop until 1950, when he quit his team.[1] Milwaukee Braves in spring training of 1952,[7] Class AAA , Righetti became angry, and launched a chair at a Braves team official, costing himself a chance of playing for the Braves later in the season.[a] Pacific Coast League (PCL).[9] [1]
Personal
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After retiring from baseball, Righetti went to work for his father's tallow business in San Jose.[1]
Righetti had two sons, whom he taught to play baseball. His older son, Steve, played in minor league baseball, while his younger son, Dave , reached Major League Baseball with the Yankees.[1] [2]
Notes
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References
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^ a b c "Leo Righetti, 70, Ballplayer's Dad Natural Athlete's Son Pitched In Majors" . San Jose Mercury News . February 20, 1998. p. 5B. Retrieved November 27, 2012 .(subscription required)
^ "Leo Righetti Displays Mound Form" . San Jose News . May 27, 1944. p. 12 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
^ "Yanks Will Farm Him: Righetti To Play With Newark Or Kansas City" . San Jose News . May 23, 1944. p. 12 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
^ Mathis, Wes (March 23, 1944). "Sports Reel: Leo Righetti Is Classy Fielder..." San Jose Evening News . p. 18 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
^ "Sunday Ball: Martinez To Replace Leo Righetti" . San Jose News . June 17, 1944. p. 3 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
^ "Righetti Catches Eye of Braves' Manager" . The Milwaukee Journal United Press International . February 25, 1952. p. 2 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
^ Gammons, Peter (February 13, 1983). "Dave Righetti hopes to be back on course" . Reading Eagle Boston Globe . p. 84 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
^ "Righetti to Coast" . The Milwaukee Journal . April 14, 1952. p. 4 . Retrieved June 11, 2013 .
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