Woodie Fryman

Baseball player and All-Star pitcher

Woodie Fryman - Baseball player and All-Star pitcher
Born

April 12th, 1940
85 years ago

Died

2011
14 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

This individual played as a professional baseball pitcher primarily in Major League Baseball during the 1960s and 1970s. Teams included the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets. Acclaimed for a strong left-handed throwing arm, this player made significant contributions on the mound throughout a lengthy career. Fryman was selected as an All-Star in 1972 and participated in notable games, showcasing skills as a starting pitcher and reliever.

Selected as an All-Star in 1972

Played for the Cincinnati Reds

Played for the Philadelphia Phillies

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