John Alvin Fiscalini (February 25, 1925 – December 17, 1982) was a

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and minor league baseball outfielder. Following a standout baseball career at

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, Fiscalini joined the

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upon his graduation in 1943. After the conclusion of

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, Fiscalini attended the

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, where he was a member of the

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team from 1946 to 1948. In 1947, Fiscalini led the Golden Bears in hitting, earning First-Team All-American honors and leading Cal to the inaugural 1947 College World Series, where they defeated the

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in the championship game. In 1948, Fiscalini signed with the

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, spending time with the

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, Davenport Pirates,

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, and

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before retiring after the 1950 season.

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in San Bernardino is named in his honor.

References

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