Al Javery
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Alva William Javery (Beartracks)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 183 lb.
- Debut April 23, 1940
- Final Game May 8, 1946
- Born June 5, 1918 in Worcester, MA USA
- Died August 16, 1977 in Putnam, CT USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Beartracks Javery was the star of the staff on the 1942 Boston Braves when youngster Warren Spahn came up for his first cup of coffee in 1942. Javery was a wartime pitcher who was an All-Star in 1943 and 1944, but petered out in 1945.
In 1948 he pitched for St. Hyacinth in Canada.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1943 & 1944)
- NL Innings Pitched Leader (1943)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1943)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1942-1944)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1943)
