Deacon Donahue

Deacon Donahue
Deacon Donahue
	Pitcher
	Born: June 23, 1920; Chicago, Illinois
	Died: March 6, 2008 (aged 87); Glenview, Illinois
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	September 16, 1943, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
	May 26, 1944, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–2
Earned run average	6.75
Strikeouts	3
Teams
	Philadelphia Phillies (1943–1944);

John Stephen Michael "Deacon" Donahue (June 23, 1920 – March 6, 2008) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 through 1944 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 180 lb (82 kg), Donahue batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Donahue was one of several players who only appeared in the majors during World War II. In eight relief appearances, he posted a 0–2 record with a 6.75 earned run average with no saves, giving up 11 runs (one unearned) on 22 hits and three walks while striking out three in 131⁄3 innings of work.

Following his baseball career, Donahue worked as a movie theatre projectionist in the Chicago area for 40 years. He died in Glenview, Illinois, at the age of 87.

References

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
Deacon Donahue at B-R Bullpen
Deacon Donahue at Find a Grave

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