About Hal Haydel
Lived 1944 – 2018 (aged 74). Hal Haydel was an American baseball player.
John Harold Haydel (July 9, 1944 - September 12, 2018) was an American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Haydel signed with the Milwaukee Braves as a free agent in 1962. Later that year, he was drafted in the First-Year player draft by the Houston Colt .45s. The following year, he was traded along with Dick LeMay and Merritt Ranew to the Chicago Cubs for Dave Gerard and Danny Murphy. In 1966, Haydel was selected in the Minor League Draft by the San Francisco Giants. Three years later, he was drafted in the Rule 5 draft by the Minnesota Twins. During his time with the Twins, Haydel played at the Major League level in 1970 and 1971.
Haydel died September 12, 2018.
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Who was Hal Haydel?
American baseball player (1944–2018)
When was Hal Haydel born?
Hal Haydel was born on 9 July 1944 in Houma.
When did Hal Haydel die?
Hal Haydel died on 12 September 2018.
What was Hal Haydel's occupation?
Hal Haydel was a baseball player.
What nationality was Hal Haydel?
Hal Haydel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hal Haydel. https://biography.guide/hal-haydel/
MLA: "Hal Haydel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hal-haydel/.
Chicago: "Hal Haydel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hal-haydel/.
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