Walter Clarkson
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Walter Hamilton Clarkson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 150 lb.
- School Harvard University
- Debut July 2, 1904
- Final Game April 28, 1908
- Born November 3, 1878 in Cambridge, MA USA
- Died October 10, 1946 in Cambridge, MA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Walter Clarkson, who was born and died in Cambridge, MA, went to Harvard University from 1898-1903. He made his debut in the majors in 1904, and his 3.17 ERA places him first among pitchers from Harvard (through 2007), while his 18 victories place him second behind Jeff Musselman.
He was born many years after his brothers Dad Clarkson and John Clarkson, neither of which was in the majors when Walter broke in. He is also the cousin of Mert Hackett and Walter Hackett.
[edit] Stats
| Season | G | W | L | ERA | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 New York Highlanders | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5.02 | 66.3 |
| 1905 New York Highlanders | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3.91 | 46 |
