1951 was the first year the former University of Oklahoma star hit less than .300 since he started in pro ball with Oklahoma City in 1946. He led the Texas League with .337 and the Indians brought him up at the end of the season. Since he's been in the majors, Dale hit .316 in '47, .336 in '48, .317 in '49, .308 in '50. In 1949 he led the American League in Hits with 203 and Triples with 23. He was the top-fielding outfielder in 1948-1949. Loren Dale Mitchell was born on Aug. 23, 1921 in Colony, Okla. - Left-handed... 6ft, 1 inch, 195lbs |