Ned Garver
American baseball player with Angels
Born
December 25th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in Major League Baseball from 1948 to 1961. Primarily a pitcher, served on multiple teams including the St. Louis Browns and the Los Angeles Angels. Achieved a 105-136 win-loss record over his career. Garnered recognition in 1951 as an American League All-Star for leading the Browns in pitching during a challenging season. Contributed to the game with a notable style, known for his impressive strikeout number and durability on the mound.
Selected as an All-Star in 1951
Played for the St. Louis Browns
Had a win-loss record of 105-136
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