Roy Mahaffey
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Lee Roy Mahaffey (Popeye)
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut August 31, 1926
- Final Game July 28, 1936
- Born February 9, 1903 in Belton, SC USA
- Died July 23, 1969 in Anderson, SC USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1931)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1932)
- Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1930 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Record
From 1936 until 1998, Mahaffey held the record for the most career starts (129) by a pitcher who retired without pitching a shutout. Since then, 13 pitchers have passed him, led by Jason Bere with 203 starts.
