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
- Died May 6, 2011 in San Jose, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Son of Herman Pillette, long and lanky 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.
Pillette pitched the last game in St. Louis Browns history in 1953, and earned the first win for the Baltimore Orioles after they moved in the 1950's from St. Louis. It would prove to be his best overall season as he finished 10-14 despite a sterling 3.12 ERA.
His father Herman had tried to discourage him from baseball, saying, "It's a bum's game - I should know."
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)
