Bill Kennedy (1948-57 pitcher)
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William Aulton Kennedy (March 14, 1921 - April 9, 1983) born in Carnesville, Georgia was a Pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1948), St. Louis Browns (1948-51), Chicago White Sox (1952), Boston Red Sox (1953) and Cincinnati Redlegs (1956-57).
He helped the Indians win the 1948 World Series.
He led the American League in Games (47) in 1952.
In 8 seasons he had a 15-28 Win-Loss record, 172 Games (45 Started), 6 Complete Games, 61 Games Finished, 11 Saves, 464 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 497 Hits Allowed, 284 Runs Allowed, 244 Earned Runs Allowed, 34 Home Runs Allowed, 289 Walks Allowed, 256 Strikeouts, 12 Hit Batsmen, 13 Wild Pitches, 2,145 Batters Faced and a 4.73 ERA.
He died in Seattle, Washington at the age of 62.
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