Kurt Krieger
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Kurt Ferdinand Krieger (Dutch)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 3", Weight 212 lb.
- School Washington University in Saint Louis
- Debut April 21, 1949
- Final Game September 11, 1951
- Born September 16, 1926 in Traisen, Austria
- Died August 16, 1970 in St.Louis, MO USA
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Kurt Krieger, a European immigrant, pitched nine seasons 1944 to 1954, one in college, two in the Major Leagues and nine in the minors, losing two years to the Military. He was in the Armed Forces during World War II (1945-1946) (GB). He then attended Washington University in Saint Louis in 1946 at the same time as Bill Jennings. He had two cups of coffee for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1949 and 1951. He then became the St. Louis Cardinals batting practice pitcher until he died at age 43 from cancer at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Krieger is buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Affton MO.
