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Wes Covington at Bat
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Left fielder Wes Covington of the Milwaukee Braves hits a pop up in 1957. Recalled from the Braves' Wichita farm team in mid-June, Covington hit 21 home runs and batted .284 for the 1957 season. He made two outstanding defensive plays in the 1957 World Series.
October 7, 1957
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