Clay Carroll
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Clay Palmer Carroll (Hawk)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut September 2, 1964
- Final Game October 1, 1978
- Born May 2, 1941 in Clanton, AL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Clay Carroll was used mostly as a reliever in his 14 seasons, but he did have one complete game in his career. It was on September 4, 1967 as a member of the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies. He gave up 5 hits, 2 earned runs, walked 2 and struck out 3. The Braves won the game, 8-2. He was signed by the Milwaukee Braves as an amateur free agent in 1961.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1971 & 1972)
- 2-time NL Games Pitched Leader (1966 & 1972)
- NL Saves Leader (1972)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 1 (1972)
- Won a World Series with the Cincinnati Reds in 1975
