Tom Cheney

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Thomas Edgar Cheney

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut April 21, 1957
• Final Game May 9, 1966
• Born October 14, 1934 in Morgan, GA USA
• Died November 1, 2001 in Rome, GA USA

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Contents 1 Biographical Information 2 Notable Achievement 3 Records Held 4 Related Sites

[edit] Biographical Information

Tom Cheney is remembered for his performance in a single game: on September 12, 1962, he struck out 21 batters, a record that has stood since. He accomplished the feat in 16 innings while pitching for the Washington Senators.

[edit] Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1960

[edit] Records Held

• Strikeouts, game (extra innings), 21, September 12, 1962

[edit] Related Sites