Ed Donnelly (donneed02)
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Edward Vincent Donnelly
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut August 1, 1959
- Final Game September 20, 1959
- Born December 10, 1934 in Allen, MI USA
- Died December 25, 1997 in Houston, TX USA
Biographical Information
Ed Donnelly had his only career win on August 13, 1959. It was in a wild 20-9 win for the Chicago Cubs over the San Francisco Giants. He came in in the top of the 4th with the Cubs trailing the Giants, 7-6. He walked Jackie Brandt, got Jim Davenport to hit into a double play, gave up a triple to Willie Mays then struck out Orlando Cepeda. The Cubs came back to score 4 in the bottom of the 4th and Donnelly got the win. Don Elston pitched the last 5 innings giving up just 2 runs to get the save.
