1956 Los Angeles Angels Roster
Pacific Coast League (PCL) - Class: Open
Team Record: 107-61
Finished 1st in the PCL
Manager: Bob Scheffing (107-61)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Los Angeles, California
Ballpark: Wrigley Field
Attendance: 271,982, Avg. 3,238
1956 Los Angeles Angels StatisticsTeam Record: 107-61
Finished 1st in the PCL
Manager: Bob Scheffing (107-61)
Affiliation: Chicago Cubs
Location: Los Angeles, California
Ballpark: Wrigley Field
Attendance: 271,982, Avg. 3,238
The Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League ended the 1956 season with a record of 107 wins and 61 losses, finishing first in the PCL.
Bob Scheffing served as manager.
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| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Adams | R | R | October 7, 1921 | 6'0" | 185 | Parlier, CA US |
| Bob Anderson | R | R | September 29, 1935 | 6'4" | 210 | East Chicago, IN US |
| John André | L | R | January 3, 1923 | 6'4" | 200 | Brockton, MA US |
| Ray Bauer | R | L | July 9, 1928 | 6'3" | 170 | Roosevelt, NY US |
| Steve Bilko | R | R | November 13, 1928 | 6'1" | 230 | Nanticoke, PA US |
| Jim Bolger | R | R | February 23, 1932 | 6'2" | 180 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| John Briggs | R | R | January 24, 1934 | 5'10" | 175 | Natoma, CA US |
| Pidge Browne | L | L | March 21, 1929 | 6'1" | 190 | Peekskill, NY US |
| Buzz Clarkson | R | R | March 13, 1915 | 5'11" | 210 | Hopkins, SC US |
| Bob Coats | L | L | December 24, 1929 | 6'0" | 180 | Woodlawn, IL US |
| Hy Cohen | R | R | January 29, 1931 | 6'5" | 220 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Lorenzo Davis | R | R | July 3, 1917 | 6'3" | 188 | Piper, AL US |
| Dick Drott | R | R | July 1, 1936 | 6'0" | 185 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Jim Fanning | R | R | September 14, 1927 | 5'11" | 180 | Chicago, IL US |
| Gene Fodge | R | R | July 9, 1931 | 6'0" | 175 | South Bend, IN US |
| George Freese | R | R | September 12, 1926 | 6'0" | 190 | Wheeling, WV US |
| Johnny Goryl | R | R | October 21, 1933 | 5'10" | 175 | Cumberland, RI US |
| Eddie Haas | L | R | May 26, 1935 | 5'11" | 178 | Paducah, KY US |
| Joe Hannah | R | R | February 1, 1931 | 5'11" | 200 | Marshfield, MO US |
| Dave Hillman | R | R | September 14, 1927 | 5'11" | 168 | Dungannon, VA US |
| John Hricinak | R | R | August 29, 1931 | 6'0" | 175 | Clementon, PA US |
| Don Lauters | R | R | January 12, 1931 | 5'6" | 160 | Sioux City, IA US |
| Tom LeGros | R | R | June 27, 1931 | 6'1" | 185 | Mobile, AL US |
| Gene Mauch | R | R | November 18, 1925 | 5'10" | 165 | Salina, KS US |
| Richie Myers | R | R | April 7, 1930 | 5'6" | 150 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Harry Perkowski | L | L | September 6, 1922 | 6'2" | 196 | Dante, VA US |
| Marino Pieretti | R | R | September 23, 1920 | 5'7" | 153 | Luccia, IT |
| George Piktuzis | R | L | January 3, 1932 | 6'2" | 200 | Chicago, IL US |
| Pete Spasoff | L | L | February 12, 1933 | 6'1" | 170 | Battle Creek, MI US |
| Bob Speake | L | L | August 22, 1930 | 6'1" | 178 | Springfield, MO US |
| Don Swanson | L | L | July 17, 1932 | 6'1" | 170 | Arlington, MA US |
| El Tappe | R | R | May 21, 1927 | 5'11" | 180 | Quincy, IL US |
| Bob Thorpe | R | R | June 12, 1935 | 6'1" | 170 | San Diego, CA US |
| Gale Wade | L | R | January 20, 1929 | 6'1" | 185 | Hollister, MO US |
| Casey Wise | S | R | September 8, 1932 | 6'0" | 170 | Lafayette, IN US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
