Bernie Friberg

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Bernie Friberg

Born:	August 18, 1899
Birthplace:	Manchester, NH
Hometown:
Height:	5' 11"
Weight:	178
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
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College:
High School:
Other Teams:	Cubs 1919-25, Phillies 1925-32
Years with Boston:	1933

1 Overall Career
2 Friberg's Moments in the Sun
3 Trivia
4 Transactions
5 External Links

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Overall Career

Bernard Albert Friberg was born on August 18, 1899, in Manchester, NH. Friberg was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on August 20, 1919, with the Chicago Cubs. Friberg had a 14 year career as a second baseman. in 1,299 games he batted .281 with 38 HR and 417 RBI.

Friberg played every position during his career, he tried pitching, but injuries to his teammates forced him to remain in the infield. After his playing days, he worked for the General Electric Transportation Department.

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Friberg's Moments in the Sun

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Trivia

He pitched 4.0 innings for the Phillies in 1925 giving up 2 runs and striking out a batter.
He helped turn 3 triple plays in his career.

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Transactions

June 15, 1925: Selected off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs.
Before 1933 Season: Released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
January 7, 1933: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.

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