Lou Brissie, who became a Savannah baseball legend during one remarkable season in 1947, is being honored this week. A banquet was held Monday at the Savannah Marriott for Brissie-- part of a two day celebration. Brissie joined the then Savannah Indians after a stint in the war and went on to win 25 games. He later would play in the big leagues. Brissie's #3 Jersey will be retired before Tuesday night's Sand Gnats game with HIckory. The first one thousand fans will receive Brissey repleca t-shirt jerseys.
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Published: April 29, 2008
Published: April 29, 2008
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