Dave Koslo

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George Bernard Koslo born George Bernard Koslowski

Bats Left, Throws Left
Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lb.

Debut September 12, 1941
Final Game April 14, 1955
Born March 31, 1920 in Menasha, WI USA
Died December 1, 1975 in Menasha, WI USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Dave Koslo pitched 14 seasons 1939 to 1955, 12 in the Major Leagues and five in the minors, losing three years to the Military. He entered the U.S. Army for World War II 19421211 and was discharged, 194512. He pitched for the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Braves from 1941 to 1955. He was husky, sturdy and a bear for hard work. Having pitched two two-hitters in 1951, he was the surprise starter that faced Allie Reynolds, who himself had pitched two no-hitters that year, in the first game of the World Series against the Yankees. Koslo won, 7 to 2. Unfortunately, he also gave up the Series winning triple to Hank Bauer in game six. Later he worked for the George Banta Company, a publishing house. He died unexpectedly from unknown causes at Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Menasha WI and is buried at St. John Cemetery in Menasha WI. Results of his autopsy are unknown.

[edit] Trivia

Koslo had arguably the most disappointing final season of any pitcher in baseball history. In his only appearance of the season, he faced one batter, promptly serving up a walkoff home run.