Tracy Stallard
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Evan Tracy Stallard
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 5", Weight 205 lb.
- Debut September 14, 1960
- Final Game July 24, 1966
- Born August 31, 1937 in Coeburn, VA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Most famous for a home run he gave up, Tracy Stallard pitched seven years in the big leagues. His best year was 1965, when he went 11-8 for a 1965 Cardinals team that finished a bit under .500.
Stallard gave up Roger Maris's 61st home run in 1961, giving Maris the all-time single season home run record. Stallard is the only hitter ever with at least 200 career PA and no walks.
[edit] Further Reading
- Tracy Stallard (as told to Marky Billson): "The Game I'll Never Forget," Baseball Digest (October-November 2008), pp. 60-61
