Walt Justis
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Walter Newton Justis (Smoke)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Weight 195 lb.
- Debut August 1, 1905
- Final Game August 1, 1905
- Born August 17, 1883 in Moores Hill, IN USA
- Died October 4, 1941 in Greendale, IN USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Walt Justis pitched for the 1905 Tigers a month before the 18-year-old Ty Cobb made his debut with the same time.
Following his brief major league career, Justis set a minor league record throwing 4 no-hitters in a single season for the Ohio State League's Lancaster team in 1908.
