Bill Bevens
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Floyd Clifford Bevens
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3½", Weight 210 lb.
- Debut May 12, 1944
- Final Game September 27, 1947
- Born October 21, 1916 in Hubbard, OR USA
- Died October 26, 1991 in Salem, OR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Bill Bevens nearly pitched the first no-hitter in World Series history. Pitching for the New York Yankees with two out and two on (both via walks) in the 9th inning of Game 4 of the 1947 World Series on October 3rd, Bevens allowed a two-run double to pinch-hitter Cookie Lavagetto of the Brooklyn Dodgers, losing the no-hitter and the game on his last pitch. He came back in Game 7 to relieve Spec Shea in the second inning and pitch 2 2/3 innings; he kept his team in the game long enough for his successor on the mound, Joe Page to claim a 5-2 Series-clinching victory. Overall, he gave up only 3 hits in 11 1/3 innings in that, his only World Series appearance, but walked 11 batters.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1946)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1946)
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1947
