1996 Male Player: Jim Yeager
/Jim Yeager
The 270-pound line drive hitter averaged .650 with 750 home runs over his career. Jim Yeager, a third baseman, was All-State three times, All-World twice and MVP of three NITs.
Jim Yeager
The 270-pound line drive hitter averaged .650 with 750 home runs over his career. Jim Yeager, a third baseman, was All-State three times, All-World twice and MVP of three NITs.
Tom Spahn
Called by some “the best all-around player in the 12-inch professional league,” Tom Spahn played at a level that would be considered “major” today. The line drive hitting left center fielder hit over 600 home runs to go with a .637 lifetime average.
Clancy Horn
A second baseman, Clancy Horn hit .686 with a 1,840 home runs over his 17-year career. His ball sense and clutch hitting made him the most exciting Rockford player to watch in the 70s and 80s.
Curt Dusek
Considered the prototype leadoff hitter, the left center fielder possessed speed and base running prowess to go with a .715 lifetime batting average. His speed allowed his team the option of using a three-man outfield. Besides playing for many 12-inch teams, Dusek played on four National Championship Bobcat 16-inch teams.
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