Claim: Marv Breeding, who used to play shortstop at Samford University, reached the major leagues in 1960 after signing with Baltimore Orioles in 1955.
Evidence: He then played shortstop for the baseball team at Samford University (then called Howard College). Breeding reached the major leagues in 1960 with the Orioles, spending three years with them before moving to the Washington Senators and Los Angeles Dodgers. His slick fielding abilities and a quick bat prompted him to sign with the Baltimore Orioles in 1955.