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Andy Pafko at Spring Training
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Milwaukee Braves outfielder Andy Pafko (left), at spring training with an unidentified individual. Pafko, who was born in Boyceville, Wisconsin, was platooned with Bob Hazle in right field in 1957, starting against left-handers. In the 1957 Series, Pafko singled and scored a run in the Braves' 4-2 victory in Game 2. Pafko was named to National League All-Star teams in 1945 and 1947-1950 while playing for the Chicago Cubs and played in the 1945 and 1952 World Series before becoming a Brave in 1953.
March 19, 1957
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