Pete Center
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Marvin Earl Center
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 190 lb.
- School Morehead State University
- Debut September 11, 1942
- Final Game September 8, 1946
- Born April 22, 1912 in Hazel Green, KY USA
- Died August 8, 2004 in Campton, KY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Kentucky native Pete Center spent thirteen active seasons in professional baseball from 1934 to 1948. Pete appeared in the Major Leagues in 1942, 1943, 1945 and 1946 with the Cleveland Indians. His big league numbers show he appeared in 77 games, had a 7-7 record with a 4.50 ERA.
Center also appeared in ten seasons in the minor leagues from 1934 to 1948, with a 57-75 record in 190 appearances. His best year came in 1941 when he went 14-8 with a 3.34 ERA for the Wilkes-Barre Barons of the Eastern League.
Center Served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a merchant after his time in baseball. Pete died on August 8, 2004 in Campton, KY at 92 years of age.
