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  Encyclopedia: Al Lopez
Lopez broke into the major leagues briefly in 1928 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and became their starting catcher in 1930.
Lopez largest contributions to the game of baseball began in 1951, when he became the manager of the Cleveland Indians, a position he would hold until 1956.
Lopez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.
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 Al Lopez -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Lopez broke into the major leagues briefly in (Click link for more info and facts about 1928) 1928 with the (Click link for more info and facts about Brooklyn Dodgers) Brooklyn Dodgers and became their starting catcher in (Click link for more info and facts about 1930) 1930.
Lopez largest contributions to the game of baseball began in (Click link for more info and facts about 1951) 1951, when he became the manager of the (Click link for more info and facts about Cleveland Indians) Cleveland Indians, a position he would hold until (Click link for more info and facts about 1956) 1956.
Lopez moved on to manage the (Click link for more info and facts about Chicago White Sox) Chicago White Sox in (Click link for more info and facts about 1957) 1957 and carried his success over to his new team.
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 The Sports Encyclopedia: Baseball 2001 / David S. Neft, Richard M. Cohen, and Michael L. Neft | BaseballLibrary.com
For Baltimore, Tommy Davis found enough success in the designated hitter spot to hit.293 and Orlando Cepeda, signed by the Red Sox after Oakland released him, took top power honors for designated hitters with 20 home runs.
Baltimore's return to the top was also sparked by the superb play of rookies, Al Bumbry and Rich Coggins, and the stellar pitching of Jim Palmer, who posted a 22-9 season with a league-low 2.40 E.R.A. to win the Cy Young Award.
For third-place Detroit, who managed to stay in the race until the Orioles started their late-season winning skein, there was some consolation in John Hiller's 38 saves-a major league record.
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