The 23-year-old rookie was a born in major leagues during World War II. His only major league action came on April 20,1944 in a home game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Shibe Park.
The 23-year-old rookie was a native of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Verdel is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. His only major league action came on April 20,1944 in a home game against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Shibe Park.