Don Dennis
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Donald Ray Dennis
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 190 lb.
- School Emporia State University
- Debut June 18, 1965
- Final Game September 17, 1966
- Born March 3, 1942 in Uniontown, KS USA
- Died March 22, 2007 in Fort Scott, KS USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Don Dennis was a 23-year-old rookie who appeared in 41 games for the 1965 St. Louis Cardinals, pitching well. He had an ERA of 2.29 with 6 saves on a team whose ERA was 3.77. He was the same age as catcher Tim McCarver.
The next year, at age 24, his ERA dipped to 4.98 as the team's ERA went up to 3.11. After the season, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox organization, but never appeared in the majors with them.
- He pitched for the 1962 Winnipeg Goldeyes.
- Born in Uniontown, KS, around 100 miles from Kansas City, he went back there after his playing days to live and work.
