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13 Facts About Al Gettel

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Al Gettel was born on September 17,1917, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Edward and Sarah Al Gettel.

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Al Gettel's father trained horses and he gained experience breaking them on the farm.

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3.

Al Gettel graduated from Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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4.

Al Gettel made his professional debut with the Norfolk Tars of the Class B Piedmont League.

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5.

However, Al Gettel indicated that he would stay on his family farm during the 1943 season, as farming was a reserved occupation, while Levy was reclassified as 1-A by the Selective Service System, making him eligible for the draft.

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6.

Al Gettel made his major league debut with the Yankees in 1945.

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7.

Al Gettel allowed 11 home runs in 1945, which was the fifth-most in the American League.

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8.

Al Gettel led the PCL in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons.

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9.

Al Gettel played for the San Diego Padres of the PCL in 1956.

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10.

Al Gettel tried out for the Hollywood Stars of the PCL in 1957, but did not make the team.

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11.

Al Gettel pitched in five games for the Asheville Tourists of the South Atlantic League in 1959.

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12.

Al Gettel embraced the nickname, wearing cowboy outfits with two revolvers to the stadium.

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13.

Al Gettel signed a contract with Gene Autry to develop films, and had a small role in the 1957 film The Tin Star.

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