Ted Abernathy
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Theodore Wade Abernathy (Abby)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 215 lb.
- Debut April 13, 1955
- Final Game September 30, 1972
- Born March 6, 1933 in Stanley, NC USA
- Died December 16, 2004 in Gastonia, NC USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Ted Abernathy broke into pro baseball in 1952; that year he led the Coastal Plain League with 293 strikeouts and went 20-13. He then missed much of the 1953 season and all of 1954 due to military service. An injury later forced him to switch to a submarine delivery. He was one of the top relievers in baseball in the 1960s, twice leading the National League in saves. He saved 31 games with the Chicago Cubs in 1965 and had 28 in 1967 for the Cincinnati Reds.
Abernathy died in 2004 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years.
He primarily wore number 36 during his career.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL Reliever of the Year Award Winner (1965 & 1967)
- 3-time NL Games Pitched Leader (1965, 1967 & 1968)
- 2-time NL Saves Leader (1965 & 1967)
- 30 Saves Seasons: 1 (1965)
