Ken O'Dea
Baseball
O\'Dea had the misfortune of playing on the same teams alongside some of the best catchers in the National League, which limited his playing time. Although he played most of his 12-year MLB career as a backup catcher, O\'Dea was considered one of the best defensive catchers in the major leagues prior to World War II.\n', '
A native of Lima, New York, O\'Dea began his baseball career at the age of 18 in 1931 with the Greensboro Patriots of the Piedmont League. He produced a .333 batting average while playing for the Keokuk Indians in 1932. Although his hitting would taper off, it was his defensive abilities as a catcher that made him stand out. He played in the minor leagues for four years.\n', '
O\'Dea made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs on April 21, 1935, at the age of 22. O\'Dea performed respectably for the Cubs, serving as a backup catcher to future Baseball Hall of Fame membe…
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