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5 unusual facts about Bubba Phillips


Bubba Phillips

In 1981, Phillips played "Coach Hardy" in the TV film, Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige, which starred Louis Gossett Jr. as legendary pitcher Satchel Paige.

After the 1959 season, Phillips was traded to the Cleveland Indians with Norm Cash and Johnny Romano for Minnie Miñoso, Dick Brown, Don Ferrarese, and Jake Striker.

Cedarlawn Cemetery

Multiple people of note are interred at Cedarlawn Cemetery, including W. Arthur Winstead, Bubba Phillips and Adam M. Byrd.

Earl Battey

On December 6, 1959, Veeck traded Romano, rookie first baseman Norm Cash, and utility man Bubba Phillips to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Minnie Miñoso, catcher Dick Brown, pitcher Don Ferrarese, and minor league pitcher Jake Striker.

Ron Nischwitz

After the season he was traded by the Tigers with Gordon Seyfried to the Indians for Bubba Phillips.



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