Born: December 26, 1927 in Northampton, MA
Signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent in 1949. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 12, 1952 (Age 24)   vs. CHC 9.0 IP, 6 H, 4 SO, 2 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): Giants/Orioles/Cardinals/Phillies/Braves 1952-1968

Final Game: April 23, 1968 (Age 40)   vs. CHC 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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