(3) LOU ROCHELLI INDEX CARD SIGNED 1944 BROOKLYN DODGERS PSA/DNA CERT 1919-1992

Louis Joseph Rochelli (January 11, 1919 – October 23, 1992) was a MLB 2ND BASEMAN who appeared in five games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944. The 25-year-old rookie was a native of Staunton, Illinois.

Rochelli is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He played in five consecutive games (August 25-August 29) for the Dodgers, four against the New York Giants at the POLO GROUNDS and one against the Philadelphia Blue Jays at Ebbets Field. He went 3-for-17 (.176) with 2 walks, a triple, and 2 runs batted in. He did well on defense, handling 27 of 28 chances successfully for a .964 FIELDING %.

He managed in the Dodgers farm system from 1947-1958, primarily with the Great Falls Electrics of the Pioneer Baseball League.

He died at the age of 73 in VICTORIA, TX