Tex Carleton
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James Otto Carleton
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 1½", Weight 180 lb.
- School Texas Christian University
- Debut April 17, 1932
- Final Game September 23, 1940
- Born August 19, 1906 in Comanche, TX USA
- Died January 12, 1977 in Fort Worth, TX USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Tex Carleton went 20-7 with a 1.89 ERA for the Houston Buffaloes in 1931 and then embarked on an eight-season major league career. While playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, he threw a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds on April 30th, 1940.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Shutouts Leader (1936)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1933, 1934 & 1937)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1933, 1934 & 1937)
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1934
[edit] Further Reading
- Associated Press: "Tex Carleton Makes Comeback From Minors with No-Hit Game" [1], The Eugene Register-Guard, May 1, 1940, p. 8.
- Associated Press: "Comeback Carleton" [2], The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, May 29, 1940, p. 7.
- Havey Boyle: "The Carleton Deal" [3], The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, May 4, 1940, p. 14.
- Whitney Martin: "Tex Carleton Bounces Back From Minors – May Be Brooklyn Regular" [4], The St. Petersburg Times, April 5, 1940, p. 15.
