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Jesse Lee Petty (November 23, 1894 in Orr, Oklahoma – October 23, 1971), known as the Silver Fox, was a professional baseball pitcher in the major leagues from 1921 to 1930, for the Cleveland Indians, Brooklyn Robins, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.

Jesse Petty
Pitcher
Born: (1894-11-23)November 23, 1894 Orr, Oklahoma
Died: October 23, 1971(1971-10-23) (aged 76) St. Paul, Minnesota
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 14, 1921, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 1930, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	67-78
ERA	3.68
Strikeouts	407
Teams
Cleveland Indians (1921) Brooklyn Robins (1925–1928) Pittsburgh Pirates (1929–1930) Chicago Cubs (1930)

He managed in the minor leagues in 1935 and 1936 for the Knoxville Smokies of the Southern Association and the Hopkinsville Hoppers of the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League.

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

Preceded by Dazzy Vance	Brooklyn Robins Opening Day Starting pitcher 1926–1928	Succeeded by Watty Clark

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