Paul Derringer
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Samuel Paul Derringer (Duke or Oom Paul)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 205 lb.
- School Georgetown College
- Debut April 16, 1931
- Final Game September 27, 1945
- Born October 17, 1906 in Springfield, KY USA
- Died November 17, 1987 in Sarasota, FL USA
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[edit] Notable Achievements
- 6-time NL All-Star (1935 & 1938-1942)
- NL Winning Percentage Leader (1939)
- NL Games Pitched Leader (1936)
- NL Innings Pitched Leader (1938)
- NL Complete Games Leader (1938)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 8 (1931, 1934-1936, 1938-1940 & 1945)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 4 (1935 & 1938-1940)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 13 (1931-1942 & 1945)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1938 & 1939)
- Won two World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals (1931) and the Cincinnati Reds (1940)
