Willie McCovey scouting report

Date1955 August 27

DescriptionProfessional scouting report on first baseman Willie McCovey of the Sandersville Giants in the Georgia State League written by Hugh Wise for the Milwaukee Braves. Report includes a physical description, ratings on his hitting and fielding abilities, and a summation on his strong and weak points. Also includes his military status.

Object numberBL-2012-00178-1226

Scout Wise, Hughie, 1906-1987

Subject McCovey, Willie, 1938-2018

Subject Milwaukee Braves (Baseball team)

Subject Georgia State League (Baseball league)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 156 Scouting Reports

Dimensions8.5 x 11 in.

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