Ted Kleinhans
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Theodore Otto Kleinhans born Traugott Otto Kleinhans
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut April 20, 1934
- Final Game April 20, 1938
- Born April 8, 1899 in Deer Park, WI USA
- Died July 24, 1985 in Redington Beach, FL USA
Ted Kleinhans pitched 12 seasons in Organized ball from 1930 to 1941, three in the Major Leagues and 11 in the minors. He served in the U.S. Army in both World Wars I (BN) and II (GB). He pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds. At the time, he was one of the oldest rookies ever, having broken into OB at age 31 and having his Major League debut 12 days after his 35th birthday. He retired from pitching at age 42. He coached baseball about 20 years at Syracuse University, retiring in 1966. He was also commissioner of Parks and Recreartion at Syracuse NY. He died at age 86 and is buried at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park in Largo FL.
