Dave Ferriss

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David Meadow Ferriss (Boo)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 208 lb.
• School Mississippi State University
• Debut April 29, 1945
• Final Game April 18, 1950
• Born December 5, 1921 in Shaw, MS USA

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[edit] Biographical Information

Before reaching the major leagues, Dave Ferriss served in the Army Air Forces for 26 months from 1942 to 1945 until he was discharged due to asthma. After his playing career ended, he was a Boston Red Sox coach from 1955 to 1959. He was the head coach at Delta State University from 1960 to 1966 and 1970 to 1988.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL All-Star (1945 & 1946)
• AL Winning Percentage Leader (1946)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1945 & 1946)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1945 & 1946)
• 25 Wins Seasons: 1 (1946)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1945-1947)

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