Windy McCall
Baseball relief pitcher for Chicago Cubs
Born
July 18th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball relief pitcher played in Major League Baseball primarily for the Chicago Cubs. His career in the majors spanned from the early 1950s to the mid-1950s. Achieved success as a reliever, contributing to the team's efforts during a competitive era in baseball. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching and mentorship roles within the sport, fostering the development of new talent in baseball. Renowned for accurate pitching and strategic gameplay.
Pitched for Chicago Cubs from 1951 to 1954
Appeared in over 100 Major League games
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