sentences:  Just shy of graduating from USC, Pennell left the university to play professionally for the Boston Braves.During his time with the Braves, his teammates often referred to him as "Bud", a nickname that stuck with him throughout his life.He was with the organization for a total of seven seasons between 1948 and 1954, playing first base and outfield for the Evansville Braves, Boston's minor league affiliate.