Hugh Casey

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Hugh Thomas Casey (Fireman)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 207 lb.

• Debut April 29, 1935
• Final Game September 23, 1949
• Born October 14, 1913 in Atlanta, GA USA
• Died July 3, 1951 in Atlanta, GA USA

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The "Fireman" had a 51-20 record as a reliever for a winning percentage of .718 -- the highest winning percentage in history for a reliever with at least 50 decisions. Unfortunately, he was only 24-22 as a starter.

Casey entered the Navy in January 1943 and was discharged in December 1945.

In a hotel room in Atlanta, GA while talking on the phone to his estranged wife, Casey shot himself with a 16-gauge shotgun. Casey was playing for the Atlanta Crackers at the time, the same team he began his pro career with in 1932.

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