Dazzy Vance
Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer
Born
March 4th, 1891
134 years ago
Died
February 16th, 1961
64 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball from 1915 to 1935, primarily with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Achieved significant success as a pitcher, leading the National League in strikeouts for seven consecutive years. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. His career spanned two eras of the game, and he was recognized for his strikeout ability and consistent performance on the mound.
Led the National League in strikeouts seven times
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955
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