Sal Madrid
Major League Baseball shortstop
About Sal Madrid
Lived 1920 – 1977 (aged 56). Sal Madrid was an American professional baseball player and shortstop.
Salvator Madrid (June 9, 1920 – February 24, 1977) was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs. He made his Major League debut on September 17, 1947 against the New York Giants at Wrigley Field. Madrid managed only three hits in 24 at bats over eight games with the Cubs.
Madrid was inducted into the Northeast Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sal Madrid?
Major League Baseball shortstop
When was Sal Madrid born?
Sal Madrid was born on 9 June 1920 in El Paso.
When did Sal Madrid die?
Sal Madrid died on 24 February 1977 in Fort Wayne.
What was Sal Madrid's occupation?
Sal Madrid was a professional baseball player and shortstop.
What nationality was Sal Madrid?
Sal Madrid was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sal Madrid. https://biography.guide/sal-madrid/
MLA: "Sal Madrid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sal-madrid/.
Chicago: "Sal Madrid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sal-madrid/.
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