Rip Sewell
Baseball player and coach, All-Star
Born
May 11th, 1907
117 years ago
Died
1989
36 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1932 to 1949. Sewell played primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates and earned two selections to the All-Star team. Developed the famous 'eephus pitch', a distinctive slow pitch that puzzled hitters. Transitioned to coaching after his playing career, contributing to the development of future players in various capacities.
Selected as an All-Star in 1935 and 1936
Pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1932 to 1949
Created the 'eephus pitch'
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