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Thornton Lee
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Thornton Starr Lee (Lefty)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 3", Weight 205 lb.
- School California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
- Debut September 19, 1933
- Final Game June 18, 1948
- Born September 13, 1906 in Sonoma, CA USA
- Died June 9, 1997 in Tucson, AZ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Thornton Lee was the father of Don Lee; both Lees allowed homers to Ted Williams.
He was the first major leaguer from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time AL All-Star (1941 & 1945)
- AL ERA Leader (1941)
- AL Complete Games Leader (1941)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 3 (1939, 1941 & 1945)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1941)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 6 (1937-1941 & 1945)
- 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1941)
