Tom Sturdivant

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Thomas Virgil II Sturdivant (Smoke or Snake)

Bats Left, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 186 lb.

Debut April 14, 1955
Final Game June 21, 1964
Born April 28, 1930 in Gordon, KS USA

[edit] Biographical Information

Tom Sturdivant began his pro career as an infielder in 1948. After hitting in the .240-.250 range through 1950, he missed the 1951 season due to military service. He returned in 1952 and was converted to a pitcher in the Texas League.

[edit] Notable Achievements

AL Winning Percentage Leader (1957)
15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1956 & 1957)
200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1957)
Won two World Series with the New York Yankees (1956 and 1958; he did not play in the 1958 World Series)