John Fiscalini

John Alvin Fiscalini (February 25, 1925 – December 17, 1982) was an American college and minor league baseball outfielder.

John Fiscalini
Outfielder
Born: (1925-02-25)February 25, 1925 San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Died: December 17, 1982(1982-12-17) (aged 57) San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Unknown

Following a standout baseball career at San Bernardino High School, Fiscalini joined the United States Air Force upon his graduation in 1943.^[1] After the conclusion of World War II, Fiscalini attended the University of California at Berkeley, where he was a member of the Cal Golden Bears baseball team from 1946 to 1948.^[2][3]

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 Yale Bulldogs in the championship game.^[2][3] In 1948, Fiscalini signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, spending time with the New Orleans Pelicans, Waco Pirates, Davenport Pirates, Charleston Rebels, and Albany Senators before retiring after the 1950 season.^[4][5]

Fiscalini Field in San Bernardino is named in his honor.^[1]