was released by Pittsburgh before the end of spring training in 1950. Saffell was again recalled by the Pirates on July 28, 1951, after playing 42 games for Indianapolis with a batting average of .304. Saffell was purchased by the Athletics from the Pirates for the $10,000 waiver price on September 14, 1955. On April 16, 1956 Saffell was acquired from the Athletics by the Brooklyn Dodgers, along with right-handed pitcher LeRoy Wheat, for rookie catcher Charley Thompson. Saffell was assigned to the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League and never again appeared in the majors, although he played in the Dodgers' farm system until 1959, after which he played in 17 games over the years 1962-64 in the Pirates' system. Minor league manager Saffell was replaced by Homer "Dixie" Howell as manager of the Class A Jacksonville Jets of the South Atlantic League, on July 18, 1961. In May 1964 Saffell was suspended for 30 days and fined $250 by Eddie Mulligan, President of the California League. As manager of the Reno Silver Sox, he refused to let his team take the field for a game at the Fresno Giants. Saffell disputed a call by umpire Joe Carrington at home plate on the previous night. When he found out that Carrington was to umpire again, he pulled the Silver Sox off the field following batting and infield practice. He was given five minutes to bring out his lineup card before the game was forfeited. Saffell served as President of the Gulf Coast League in Sarasota, Florida. In 1999 he was presented with the King of Baseball award given by Minor League Baseball. References External links 1921 births 2012 deaths People from Etowah, Tennessee Major League Baseball outfielders Pittsburgh Pirates players Kansas City Athletics players Newport Canners players Kingsport Cherokees players Charleston Rebels players Burlington Bees players Atlanta Crackers players Selma Cloverleafs players Indianapolis Indians players Hollywood Stars players Portland Beavers players Los Angeles Angels (minor league) players Spokane Indians players Grand Forks Chiefs players Reno Silver Sox players Baseball players from Tennessee Minor league baseball managers Maryville University alumni