Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 – April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933–34), Cleveland Indians (1937–38 and 1941–44), Boston Red Sox (1938–40) and Boston Braves (1945).
Joe Heving | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: September 2, 1900 Covington, Kentucky | |
Died: April 11, 1970(1970-04-11) (aged 69) Covington, Kentucky | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 29, 1930, for the New York Giants | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 5, 1945, for the Boston Braves | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 76–48 |
Earned run average | 3.90 |
Strikeouts | 429 |
Saves | 63 |
Teams | |
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In 1944, Heving led all American League pitchers in appearances with 63, despite being the only grandfather playing in the major leagues.[1] Heving was the oldest player in the American League from 1942 to 1944.
Heving was the brother of catcher Johnnie Heving. He was born and died in Covington, Kentucky.
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