Paul Henry Jaeckel (April 1, 1942 – March 31, 2019) was a baseball

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who appeared in four games, for the

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, in 1964.

Career

Jaeckel graduated from

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in 1960, where he played primarily SS and P. He was signed directly out of High School, by the Cubs, playing in their minor league system four seasons before being called up in 1964. He pitched well, for the Cubs, in four games, for the Cubs, facing and retiring players that included multi-time All-Stars Dennis Menke,

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, Ron Fairley, Tommy Davis ,

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and

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without giving up a run. He injured his rotator cuff, in the Spring of 1965. He played injured, spending the next three seasons in the Cubs minor league system, before finally retiring due to the persistent rotator cuff issues. After retirement Jaeckel continued to be involved in baseball by participating in events held by the Major League Players Alumni Association, including clinics and camps. He also provided pitching lessons a
Cairas Cages
in Chino California.

Personal life

Jaeckel married his high school sweetheart Georgeann Clarke and the two remained together for over 55 years, until his death. Paul and Georgeann Jaeckel lived in Claremont California for over 40 years.

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