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These excellent photos were donated to the web site by Todd Fisher, David’s son.
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The 1957 season was a highwater mark for the Oilers: They were co-champions, the
All-star game was played in Graceville, and player-manager (and former major leaguer) Bob Wellman had an amazing season, batting .404, with 30 home runs and 113 RBIs in only 297 at bats. The ’57 team had great pitching and excellent hitting. Among the starters was a young kid playing in his first and only professional baseball season, his name was David Fisher. David was a decent fielder with some speed (he stole 12 bases that season), but like many young men giving baseball a try, he chose to end his professional after his first season and raise a family. Fortunately for us, he took a group of wonderful pictures of his teammates, and even more fortunately, his son, Todd Fisher, has given us a chance to see these photos. |
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David Fisher (1957 Graceville)
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Al Jakubowski (1957 Graceville)
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Frank Birri (1957-58 Graceville)
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John Croke (1957 Graceville)
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Bob Wellman (1957 Graceville)
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Bill Kakuske (1957 Graceville)
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Bill Beck (1957 Graceville)
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Bob Bettin (1957 Graceville)
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David Fisher Collection: 1957 Graceville Oilers – Page 1
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