Leslie Ambrose Bush (Bullet Joe)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 173 lb.

Born: November 27, 1892 in Ehime, MN
High School: Brainerd HS (Brainerd, MN) (All Transactions)
Debut: September 30, 1912 (Age 19)
Teams (by GP): Athletics/Yankees/RedSox/Browns/Pirates/... 1912-1928

Final Game: September 30, 1928 (Age 35)   vs. CHW 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Died: November 1, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cremated
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