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Tod Davis

1924 – 1978

American baseball player

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Lived 1924 – 1978 (aged 54). Tod Davis was an American baseball player.

Thomas Oscar "Tod" Davis (July 24, 1924 – December 31, 1978) was an American professional baseball player of the 1940s and 1950s. The native of Los Angeles appeared in 42 games as an infielder and pinch hitter in Major League Baseball during the and seasons for the Philadelphia Athletics. Davis was tall, weighed and threw and batted right-handed.

During his trials with the Athletics, Davis collected 21 hits. His only big-league home run, hit September 5, 1949, came off Vic Raschi of the New York Yankees at Shibe Park during a 13–4 New York victory. The remainder of Davis' nine-year career (1943–1944; 1947–1953) was spent in the top-level Pacific Coast League. He appeared in 782 games in the PCL for both Los Angeles–based teams, the Angels and the Hollywood Stars, as well as for the Seattle Rainiers.

Davis served in the United States Army during World War II and its aftermath, and missed the 1945–46 seasons. Davis died on December 31, 1978. He was interred at Rose Hills Memorial Park.

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Who was Tod Davis?

American baseball player (1924–1978)

When was Tod Davis born?

Tod Davis was born on 24 July 1924 in Los Angeles.

When did Tod Davis die?

Tod Davis died on 31 December 1978 in West Covina.

What was Tod Davis's occupation?

Tod Davis was a baseball player.

What nationality was Tod Davis?

Tod Davis was American.

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· Wikipedia: Tod Davis

· Wikidata: Q7812075

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