Dodgers' Prospect
Fondy came to the majors in the Brooklyn Dodgers organization as a huge slugging first baseman from Fort Worth. A 1949 New York Times article remarked on his speed for a big man. In spring training he scored from second on a fly ball to right fielder, Carl Furillo, who possessed a rifle arm. Unfortunately for him his path with the Dodgers was blocked by Gil Hodges, who was a mainstay at first base.
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