Al Javery
1918–1977 (age 59)
Biography
Al Javery spent the early 1940s as a mainstay of the Boston Braves' pitching staff, offering his right arm and steady temperament to a club navigating wartime uncertainty and shifting national attention.
After his major-league days he remained close to the game, sharing experiences with younger players and with fans who cherished the work ethic he displayed on and off the field.