Paul Derringer
Baseball player, 2-time All-Star pitcher
Born
October 17th, 1906
118 years ago
Died
November 17th, 1987
37 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Began a professional baseball career in 1926. Played primarily as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals. Achieved significant success during the 1930s and 1940s, recognized for skillful pitching and strategic gameplay. Selected as an All-Star in 1943 and 1944. Retired from professional play after the 1945 season.
Earned 20 wins in a season (1944)
Selected as an All-Star in 1943 and 1944
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