Ken Heintzelman
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Kenneth Alphonse Heintzelman
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 1 1/2", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut October 3, 1937
- Final Game August 13, 1952
- Born October 14, 1915 in Peruque, MO USA
- Died August 14, 2000 in St. Peters, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Ken Heintzelman, the father of Tom Heintzelman, was inducted into the Army in March 1943 and discharged in January 1946.
Over 25% of his career starts came against the St. Louis Cardinals.
While a Pirate, he never started a game against the Phillies.
His first MLB start came against the Reds. His third start came against them as well. From then on, he never had another start again against the rest of the time he played in Pittsburgh.
Heintzelman joined the Philadelphia Phillies in May 1947. He won a career-high 17 games in 1949. With the Whiz Kids of 1950, he slipped to 3-9, but pitched in important games down the stretch. He also got to start Game 3 of the World Series against the Yankees, taking a 2-1 lead into the 8th inning before leaving with no decision.
