Showing posts with label Freddie Patek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freddie Patek. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Freddie Patek


Born on today's date, Freddie Patek.

"I would rather be the shortest player in the majors than the tallest player in the minors." - 5'5"

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Freddie Patek


Born on today's date, Freddie Patek.

"I would rather be the shortest player in the majors than the tallest player in the minors." - 5'5"

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Freddie Patek


Born on today's date, Freddie Patek.

"Fred Patek was so small when he was born that his father passed out cigar butts." - Comedian Joey Adams on 5 foot 5 inch Patek

Monday, June 20, 2011

Freddie Patek


On this date, 5-foot, 4-inch Freddie Patek hits three home runs and a double in a 20-2 Angels rout of the Red Sox. Patek will hit five home runs that season.

"It's better than being the smallest player in the minor leagues." - When asked by a reporter how it felt to be the smallest player in the major leagues

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Freddie Patek


Born on today's date, Freddie Patek.

"I would rather be the shortest player in the majors than the tallest player in the minors." - 5'5"