William George "Wheezer" Dell (June 11, 1886 – August 24, 1966) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher in 1912 and 1915–17. Dell pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Robins. He was the first Nevada-born player in major league history.[1]
Wheezer Dell | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1886-06-11)June 11, 1886 Tuscarora, Nevada | |
Died: August 24, 1966(1966-08-24) (aged 80) Lone Pine, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 22, 1912, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 4, 1917, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 19–23 |
Earned run average | 2.55 |
Strikeouts | 198 |
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For his long career in the minor leagues, which included 230 victories over 13 seasons, Dell is a member of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
Preceded by | Brooklyn Robins Opening Day starting pitcher 1917 |
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Members of the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame | |
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