Duane Pillette
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Duane Xavier Pillette (Dee)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 205 lb.
- School Santa Clara University
- Debut July 19, 1949
- Final Game September 16, 1956
- Born July 24, 1922 in Detroit, MI USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Son of Herman Pillette, Duane Pillette pitched eight seasons in the majors and 11 in the minors. He lost three years to service in World War II after college. Duane and Herman are the only father-son duo to each lead a major league in losses for a season. An uncle, Ted Pillette, also pitched in the minors.
Duane was a rookie with the 1949 New York Yankees but did not appear in the 1949 World Series.
He earned the first win for the Baltimore Orioles after they moved in the 1950's from St. Louis.
His father Herman had tried to discourage him from baseball, saying "it's a bum's game - I should know."
As of 2007 he lived in California.
One source: Duane Pillette.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1952)
- Won a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1949 (he did not play in the World Series)
