Byron Houck
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Byron Simon Houck (Duke)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- School University of Oregon
- Debut May 15, 1912
- Final Game August 27, 1918
- Born August 28, 1891 in Prosper, MN USA
- Died June 17, 1969 in Santa Cruz, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Houck later pitched for the Vernon Tigers of the PCL. Fatty Arbuckle owned the team and he worked with Buster Keaton. This connection led to Houck doing camera work on such Keaton silent films as "Sherlock Jr.," "Seven Chances" and "The General."
[edit] Notable Achievement
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1913 (he did not play in the World Series)
