Johnny Kucab

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John Albert Kucab

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.

Debut September 14, 1950
Final Game September 1, 1952
Born December 17, 1919 in Olyphant, PA USA
Died May 26, 1977 in Youngstown, OH USA

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Johnny Kucab pitched 15 seasons 1940 to 1958, three in the Major Leagues and 14 in the minors, losing four years to the Military. He served in both theaters during World War II. He pitched for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1950 to 1952. Kucab made just three starts in his 59 major league appearances, but one, on the final day of the 1950 season, was his first win, and Connie Mack's last game as an MLB manager. He then was associated with the Havenec Distributing Company in Youngstown OH for ten years. He died at age 57 from a heart attack and is buried at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Campbell OH.