Harvey Haddix
Baseball player and coach, 1959 All-Star
Born
September 18th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
January 8th, 1994
31 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for teams including the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals. Achieved notable success during the 1959 season, earning an All-Star selection. Coached several teams after retirement, contributing to the development of players and pitching strategies. Finished a distinguished career with over 130 wins and recognized for a nearly perfect game against the Milwaukee Braves in 1959.
Selected as an All-Star in 1959
Pitched a near-perfect game in 1959
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates
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