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Dale Alderson, Signed 4.5x5 Newspaper Clip Dale Leonard Alderson (March 9, 1918 - February 12, 1982) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 through 1944 for the Chicago Cubs. Alderson batted & threw right-handed. A native of Belden, Nebraska & graduate of Upper Iowa University, Alderson was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted by a military stint during World War II. He began his professional baseball career in 1942 with the Zanesville Cubs of the Middle Atlantic League. in 1943, he pitched for the Nashville Volunteers of the Southern Association & earned a late call-up to the Chicago Cubs in late September. During the 1944 midseason, he was optioned back to Nashville, where he enlisted the Navy though he had twice been previously rejected because of a kidney ailment. He was sent to the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California & remained there until being discharged in late 1945. in 1946 he returned with the Cubs but was optioned again to Nashville. He had a 6-8 record & a 4.70 ERA with Nashville that season before retiring. Rest assured that we take great pride in our business, & we back all purchases with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If at any time in the future there is any question about authenticity we will refund you 100% of your purchase. Our autographed items are obtained directly from the signatory or from a highly reliable source. Signature is NOT a copy or reprint of any kind. You will receive a COA from Celebrity Memorabilia with our guarantee. When you purchase any of our items you can feel confident. Our excellent service, shipping & feedback will assure you are making the right choice. With our 30-Day return policy, if for ANY reason you are not 100% satisfied you may return your item for a full refund. Dale Alderson, Signed 4.5x5 Newspaper Clip
