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Name Team Age
Norm McClendon Retired (1967, Age 37) Died (2015, Age 85)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 3, Pick 40
(1950)
RF R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Wally Berger League 0 12 years (134 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B+
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
A- B+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- C- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 1/11/1930
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 6
Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (1B)
(89.5 %) C- (31.7 %) (1.7 %)
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
(0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year Team C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF PH
1950 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104
1951 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 148
1952 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150
1953 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151
1954 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151
1955 DET-CHN 0 0 0 0 0 0 152 0 0
1956 CHN 0 0 0 0 0 0 151 0 0
1957 CHN 0 0 0 0 0 0 152 0 0
1958 CHN-DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 152 0 0
1959 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 151 0 0
1960 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 138 0 0
1961 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 151 0 0
1962 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 95 0 0
1963 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 0
1964 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 0
1965 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 151 0 0
1966 DET 0 0 0 0 0 0 149 0 5
1967 DET-NYA 0 1 0 0 0 4 35 32 45
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1967-11-01Norm McClendon has retired from the New York Yankees
1967-07-29A trade has been completed between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Dire Wolves. The Detroit Dire Wolves receive Harley Boland (Optioned), Bob Mieske, Draft Pick - 1969 Round 3 (NYA) from the New York Yankees in exchange for Norm McClendon.
1958-10-22A trade has been completed between the Detroit Dire Wolves and the Chicago Mobsters. The Chicago Mobsters receive Mo Ryan, Jim Melton, Phil Torres, Jack Deen, Draft Pick - 1959 Round 3 (DET), Draft Pick - 1959 Round 1 (DET) from the Detroit Dire Wolves in exchange for Norm McClendon, Robert Hunter, Bob Weir.
1955-09-20The Chicago Mobsters have promoted Norm McClendon to the major league team. The Chicago Mobsters have designated Donell Anderson for assignment.
1955-09-20The Chicago Mobsters have sent Norm McClendon to the minors.
1955-03-01A trade has been completed between the Chicago Mobsters and the Detroit Dire Wolves. The Detroit Dire Wolves receive Bart Smith, George Jones, Gaylord Perry, Joe Rojas, Draft Pick - 1955 Round 1 (CHN), Draft Pick - 1955 Round 1 (NYA) from the Chicago Mobsters in exchange for Norm McClendon, Jerome Garcia, Phil Lesh, Erik Beck.
1951-10-03The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Norm McClendon to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Doyle Lopata to the minors.
1951-09-29The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Nick Rieger to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Doc Perez to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Jose Ware to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Doyle Lopata to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Frank Littrell to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Norm McClendon to the minors. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Bernie Hernandez to the minors. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Charlie Davis to the minors. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Gary Barthelson to the minors. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Mike Davidson to the minors.
1950-10-03The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Norm McClendon to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Evans Leon to the minors.
1950-09-28The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Jose Ware to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Norm McClendon to the minors.
1950-09-25The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Norm McClendon to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Sid Scharein to the minors.
1950-09-02The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Evans Leon to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Norm McClendon to the minors.
1950-07-08The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Norm McClendon to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Charlie Davis to the minors.
1950-06-13The Detroit Dire Wolves have promoted Jose Ware to the major league team. The Detroit Dire Wolves have sent Norm McClendon to the minors.