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 | Top Defensive Players Named by FA Thursday, October 17th , 1963 Good glovemen take pride in their defensive skills. They know they make a difference in baseball. Even on days when they don't get a hit, they feel they can make a difference in the field -- and they do. The Federal Association announced its Diamond Defense Award honorees for 1963. This year's recipients are: Pitcher Steve Madden (St. Louis Pioneers) Catcher Sam Ruggles (St. Louis Pioneers) First Baseman Joe Holland (Detroit Dynamos) Second Baseman Bill Bell (Los Angeles Suns) Third Baseman Tom Lorang (Washington Eagles) Shortstop Al Marino (Washington Eagles) Left Fielder Bobby Phelps (Philadelphia Keystones) Center Fielder Otto Pilkerton (New York Gothams) Right Fielder Buddy Miller (Philadelphia Keystones) |   |
