Ike Pearson
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Isaac Overton Pearson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
- School University of Mississippi
- Debut June 6, 1939
- Final Game September 19, 1948
- Born March 1, 1917 in Grenada, MS USA
- Died March 17, 1985 in Sarasota, FL USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ike Pearson was a hard-luck pitcher who lost nearly 80% of his major league games. In 1941, he was converted mainly to a reliever, and had 6 saves, but thereafter had fewer save opportunities.
Pearson enlisted in the Marines in September 1942 and was discharged in February 1946.
