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James Houston "Peanut" Davenport
Class of 2006

Category: Baseball

Born: 8/17/1933
Birthplace: Siluria, AL.

Born September 17, 1933 in Siluria, AL.  He played two sports at Southern Mississippi, quarterback on the football team and infielder on the baseball team.  Joined the San Francisco Giants in 1958, played third base 13 years.  In '62 won the Golden Glove for his play at  third base and he led the National League third basemen in fielding percentages three consecutive years.  Also in '62 played in the All-Star game.  In '68 established the league record for consecutive errorless games by a third baseman at 97 from July '66 to April '68.  He was voted by the fans as the third baseman on the Giants' 25th Anniversary Dream Team in 1982. 






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