Vern Fear
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Luvern Carl Fear
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
- Debut August 3, 1952
- Final Game September 3, 1952
- Born August 21, 1924 in Everly, IA USA
- Died September 6, 1976 in Spencer, IA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Vern Fear was a knuckleballer who pitched in 4 games for the Cubs in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II (BN).
He led the Western League in ERA in 1950 with a 2.83.
One fan put him on the "All Halloween Team" along with Everett Booe, Doug Strange, Ricky Bones, Ray Crone, Nick Goulish, Alvin Dark and others.
