About Dave Odom
Lived 1918 – 1987 (aged 69). Dave Odom was an American baseball player.
David Everett Odom (June 5, 1918 – November 19, 1987) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played part of the 1943 season in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Braves.
He studied at USC, Chapman College, and finally at NC State.
Odom began playing professional baseball in 1936 at age 18 for the Class D Jamestown Jimmies of the Northern League. He completed his baseball career with the Class C Greensboro Patriots of the Carolina League 10 years later.
Personal life Odom married Biddie Biddix on September 27, 1939.
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Who was Dave Odom?
American baseball player
When was Dave Odom born?
Dave Odom was born on 5 June 1918 in Dinuba.
When did Dave Odom die?
Dave Odom died on 19 November 1987 in Myrtle Beach.
What was Dave Odom's occupation?
Dave Odom was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dave Odom?
Dave Odom was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Odom (baseball)
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