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| Limb McKenry | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 13, 1888 Piney Flats, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| Died: November 1, 1956 (aged 68) Fresno, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 24, 1915, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 5, 1916, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6-6 |
| Earned run average | 3.10 |
| Strikeouts | 39 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Frank Gordon "Limb" McKenry (August 13, 1888 – November 1, 1956), nicknamed "Big Pete", was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds.[1] On November 1, 1956, McKenry committed suicide with a shotgun in his apartment in Fresno, California.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Limb McKenry Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Ex-Redleg Hurler Shotgun Suicide". The Morning Call. November 3, 1956. p. 11.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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