Big Jeff Pfeffer
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Francis Xavier Pfeffer
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Debut April 15, 1905
- Final Game October 9, 1911
- Born March 31, 1882 in Champaign, IL USA
- Died December 19, 1954 in Kankakee, IL USA
[edit] Trivia
Big Jeff Pfeffer was the older brother of Jeff Pfeffer. Neither "Jeff" was actually named Jeff, and Big Jeff was two inches shorter than regular Jeff. Big Jeff Pfeffers real name was actually, Francis Xavier Pfeffer.
In 1911, his last season, pitching for the Boston Braves of the National League, Big Jeff handed Grover Cleveland Alexander his first career loss. Jeff would end the season with a 7 and 5 record, ending his career with 31 wins and 39 losses.
4-15-1911 PHI At BOS N L 5-4 (10) WP Pfeffer (1-0) LP Alexander (0-1)
