Cliff Fannin
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut September 2, 1945
- Final Game September 27, 1952
- Born May 13, 1924 in Louisa, KY USA
Died December 11, 1966 in Sandusky, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Cliff Fannin was signed by the St. Louis Browns in 1942 and then spent his entire major league career, from 1945-52, with the Browns. He is unfortunately most famous for a game in which the Browns lost 29-4. Fanning gave up 8 runs in 2 innings against the Boston Red Sox, and Ted Williams scored 8 runs in the game.
He also played in Cuba. He played in the PCL after his major league days and later was a salesman. He died young at age 42.
