Nebraska Minor League Baseball
Western League (class "D")
All Star Team 1940

Position Name Team
First Base Fred Schenk Norfolk
Second Base William Baker Norfolk
Third Base Mike Portner Norfolk
Short Stop Lester Hackett Worthington
Outfield Russell Burns Norfolk
Outfield John Lucas Worthington
Outfield Tony Koenig Sioux Falls
Catcher Harry Heslet Norfolk
Utility Albert Dudas Worthington
Pitcher Ralph Scheef Worthington
Pitcher Joe Riss Sioux Falls
Manager Elmer "Doc" Bennett Norfolk

Norfolk dominated the all star team for 1940. They also led in most of the statistical categories. Russel Burns, Harry Heslet and Fred Schenk were 1-3 in home runs. Schenk and Burns were one two in RBI's. Burns led the league in triples, doubles and total bases.

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