Stan Coveleski
Baseball player with 3-time All-Star selection
Born
July 13th, 1889
135 years ago
Died
1984
41 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An accomplished baseball player debated primarily as a pitcher. Played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1928. Competed for several teams, with notable success as a member of the Cleveland Indians, where he contributed to the team's 1920 World Series championship victory. Recorded a career ERA of 2.98 and achieved over 170 wins, cementing a reputation as a skillful pitcher in the American League.
Won the World Series with the Cleveland Indians in 1920
Achieved three All-Star selections in 1921, 1923, and 1924
Totaled over 170 career wins in MLB
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