Mispronouncing Cannizzaro’s name, Casey Stengel said, “Canzoneri is the only defensive catcher who can’t catch.” In 1964, Cannizzaro batted .311, by far a career-high, in 60 games. Only with the 1969-70 expansion Padres was he a regular.
Mispronouncing Cannizzaro’s name, Casey Stengel said, “Canzoneri is the only defensive catcher who can’t catch.” In 1964, Cannizzaro batted .311, by far a career-high, in 60 games. Only with the 1969-70 expansion Padres was he a regular.
