Limb McKenry
| Limb McKenry | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 13, 1888 Piney Flats, Tennessee | |
| Died: November 1, 1956 (aged 68) Fresno, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 24, 1915, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 5, 1916, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 6-6 |
| Earned run average | 3.10 |
| Strikeouts | 39 |
| Teams | |
Frank Gordon "Limb" McKenry (August 13, 1888 – November 1, 1956), nicknamed "Big Pete", was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds.[1] On November 1, 1956, McKenry committed suicide with a shotgun in his apartment in Fresno, California.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Limb McKenry Statistics and History". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- ^ "Ex-Redleg Hurler Shotgun Suicide". The Morning Call. November 3, 1956. p. 11.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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