George Pipgras
From BR Bullpen
George William Pipgras
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 185 lb.
- Debut June 9, 1923
- Final Game June 2, 1935
- Born December 20, 1899 in Ida Grove, IA USA
- Died October 19, 1986 in Gainesville, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After going 4-6 for the Nashville Vols in 1935, George Pipgras retired. He was an umpire in the New York-Penn League in 1936-1937 and the Eastern League in 1938. Pipgras was then an American League umpire from 1939 to 1946.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL Wins Leader (1928)
- AL Innings Pitched Leader (1928)
- AL Shutouts Leader (1930)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1928-1930 & 1932)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1928)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1928-1930 & 1932)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1928)
- Won four World Series with the New York Yankees (1923, 1927, 1928 & 1932; he did not play in the 1923 World Series)
