Samuel Christopher Gentile (October 12, 1916 – May 4, 1998) was an

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who played for the

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during its 1943 season, being used exclusively as a

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and

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in just eight games.Baseball Almanac
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* 1916 births 1998 deaths United States Navy personnel of World War II Baseball players from Massachusetts Boston Braves players Canton Terriers players Danville Leafs players Danville-Scholfield Leafs players Greensboro Red Sox players Moultrie Packers players Pawtucket Slaters players Rocky Mount Red Sox players St. John's University (New York City) alumni {{US-baseball-outfielder-1910s-stub