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batted balls · 06-29-2007, 06:51 PM

Feb. 2, 1946

Pontiac, Ill. (SION)--The Flanagan Falcons selected pitcher Larry Jansen as the No. 1 overall pick in the inaugural Livingston County League draft.

"I'm thrilled to be chosen by Flanagan," said Jansen (shown below). "I hope that I can fulfill the franchise's faith in me."

The first three players chosen were pitchers. Long Point followed by taking Curt Simmons and Blackstone chose Mel Parnell. Outfielder Duke Snider was the first postion player taken. Snider was the fourth overall choice.

Here is a complete listing of the first round:

Round 1, Pick 1 - Flanagan Falcons: SP L. Jansen
Round 1, Pick 2 - Long Point Pirates: SP C. Simmons
Round 1, Pick 3 - Blackstone Bears: MR M. Parnell
Round 1, Pick 4 - Pontiac Indians: CF D. Snider
Round 1, Pick 5 - Forrest Trappers: 3B A. Rosen
Round 1, Pick 6 - Graymont Giants: 2B J. Robinson
Round 1, Pick 7 - Fairbury Hawks: CF L. Doby
Round 1, Pick 8 - St. Paul Saints: 2B H. Thompson
Round 1, Pick 9 - Odell Rams: 1B F. Fain
Round 1, Pick 10 - Cornell Cardinals: RF V. Wertz
Round 1, Pick 11 - Cullom Chargers: SP L. Brissie
Round 1, Pick 12 - Saunemin Eagles: 1B T. Kluszewski
Round 1, Pick 13 - Emington Patriots: 1B E. Torgeson
Round 1, Pick 14 - Dwight Trojans: SP D. Johnson
Round 1, Pick 15 - Cayuga Braves: 3B W. Jones
Round 1, Pick 16 - Chatsworth Blue Jays: RF W. Westlake

06-29-2007, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,310	Flanagan Tabs Jansen as Top Pick in LCL Draft Feb. 2, 1946 Pontiac, Ill. (SION)--The Flanagan Falcons selected pitcher Larry Jansen as the No. 1 overall pick in the inaugural Livingston County League draft. "I'm thrilled to be chosen by Flanagan," said Jansen (shown below). "I hope that I can fulfill the franchise's faith in me." The first three players chosen were pitchers. Long Point followed by taking Curt Simmons and Blackstone chose Mel Parnell. Outfielder Duke Snider was the first postion player taken. Snider was the fourth overall choice. Here is a complete listing of the first round: Round 1, Pick 1 - Flanagan Falcons: SP L. Jansen Round 1, Pick 2 - Long Point Pirates: SP C. Simmons Round 1, Pick 3 - Blackstone Bears: MR M. Parnell Round 1, Pick 4 - Pontiac Indians: CF D. Snider Round 1, Pick 5 - Forrest Trappers: 3B A. Rosen Round 1, Pick 6 - Graymont Giants: 2B J. Robinson Round 1, Pick 7 - Fairbury Hawks: CF L. Doby Round 1, Pick 8 - St. Paul Saints: 2B H. Thompson Round 1, Pick 9 - Odell Rams: 1B F. Fain Round 1, Pick 10 - Cornell Cardinals: RF V. Wertz Round 1, Pick 11 - Cullom Chargers: SP L. Brissie Round 1, Pick 12 - Saunemin Eagles: 1B T. Kluszewski Round 1, Pick 13 - Emington Patriots: 1B E. Torgeson Round 1, Pick 14 - Dwight Trojans: SP D. Johnson Round 1, Pick 15 - Cayuga Braves: 3B W. Jones Round 1, Pick 16 - Chatsworth Blue Jays: RF W. Westlake Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls : 06-29-2007 at 06:54 PM.