Stover McIlwain
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Stover William McIlwain (Smokey)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 195 lb.
- School Rollins College
- Debut September 25, 1957
- Final Game September 28, 1958
- Born September 22, 1939 in Savannah, GA USA
- Died January 15, 1966 in Buffalo, NY USA (cancer)
[edit] Biographical Information
Stover McIlwain was a pitcher in 1957 and 1958 with the Chicago White Sox. He made his debut when he was only 17 years old. He had been at Rollins College in 1957 and was signed by the White Sox that year, making his debut the same season. His major league career consisted of one game in September 1957 and one game in September 1958. He had a lifetime major league ERA of 1.80.
He started 1 game in his major league career. It was on September 28, 1958 as a member of the Chicago White Sox against the Kansas City Athletics. He pitched 4 innings, giving up 4 hits, one earned run, walking none and strking out four. His lone run was on a home run to Lou Klimchock.
He died at the age of 26.
