1935 Alabama Pitts Criminal Convict & 2 Sport Professional Athlete Reports to the Philadelphia Eagles Original TYPE I Photo Baseball Graded and averaged more than 20

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1935 Alabama Pitts Criminal Convict & 2 Sport Professional Athlete Reports to the Philadelphia Eagles Original TYPE I Photo Baseball Graded and averaged more than 20Alabama Pitts played four seasons in the minor leagues after being let out of jail, creating a national controversy. After his father and stepfather died, Pitts joined the Navy at age 15. He served three years and was honorably discharged. Living in New York, NY after his discharge, Pitts was broke when a friend suggested they rob a store. The two stole $76. 25 and Pitts pleaded guilty to second degree robbery. He was implicated in five other crimes.