Lon Warneke
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Lonnie Warneke (The Arkansas Hummingbird)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- Debut April 18, 1930
- Final Game September 29, 1945
- Born March 28, 1909 in Mount Ida, AR USA
- Died June 23, 1976 in Hot Springs, AR USA
[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career, Warneke was an umpire in the minor leagues (1946-1948) and the National League (1949-1955). He later became a judge in Hot Springs, AR.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 5-time NL All-Star (1933, 1934, 1936, 1939 & 1941)
- NL ERA Leader (1932)
- NL Wins Leader (1932)
- NL Winning Percentage Leader (1932)
- NL Complete Games Leader (1933)
- 2-time NL Shutouts Leader (1932 & 1936)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 8 (1932-1937, 1940 & 1941)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 3 (1932, 1934 & 1935)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 8 (1932-1937, 1940 & 1941)
