George Puccinelli

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Given name: George Lawrence Puccinelli
Nicknames: Pooch; Count
Primary Pos: Rightfield
Hght/Wght: 6'0" / 190 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Jun 22, 1907 in San Francisco, CA
Died: Apr 16, 1956 in San Francisco, CA (48 years old)
Debut: Jul 17, 1930

George Lawrence Puccinelli (June 22, 1907 – April 16, 1956) was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns, and Philadelphia Athletics.

In 187 games over four seasons, Puccinelli posted a .283 batting average (172-for-607) with 109 runs, 19 home runs, 102 RBI and 78 bases on balls. He recorded a .947 fielding percentage playing at right and left field.

On April 16, 1956, at age 48, he suffered a fatal heart attack while playing golf.