About Ad Liska
Lived 1906 – 1998 (aged 92). Ad Liska was an American baseball player.
Adolph James Liska (July 10, 1906 – November 30, 1998) was an American baseball pitcher who played five years in Major League Baseball and 14 for the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League.
Early life and career
Born in Nebraska, Liska taught elementary school and pitched briefly for the University of Nebraska before joining the minor league Lincoln Links of the Western League in 1926. A submarine pitcher, he earned a 20–4 record with the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association, which earned him a shot at the majors in 1929. He died in Portland in 1998 at the age of 92.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ad Liska?
baseball player (1906-1998)
When was Ad Liska born?
Ad Liska was born on 10 July 1906 in Dwight.
When did Ad Liska die?
Ad Liska died on 30 November 1998 in Portland.
What was Ad Liska's occupation?
Ad Liska was a baseball player.
What nationality was Ad Liska?
Ad Liska was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ad Liska. https://biography.guide/ad-liska/
MLA: "Ad Liska." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ad-liska/.
Chicago: "Ad Liska." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ad-liska/.
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