Hal Gregg
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Harold Dana (Hal) Gregg (July 11, 1921 - May 13, 1991) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1943-1947), Pittsburgh Pirates (1948-1950) and New York Giants (1952). Greeg batted and threw right handed. He was born in Anaheim, California.
In a nine-season career, Gregg posted a 40-48 record with 401 strikeouts and a 4.54 ERA in 827.0 innings pitched.
Gregg died in Bishop, California, at age of 69.
[edit] Best Season
- 1945: 18 wins, 34 starts, 13 complete games, 139 strikeouts, 254-1/3 innings – all career-highs
[edit] Highlights
- 1945 All-Star Game
- 1947 World Series
- Was the winning pitcher against the Boston Braves, 5–3, during the historic debut of Jackie Robinson with the Brooklyn Dodgers (April 15, 1947)
- Pitched a one-hit, 1–0 shutout against the Philadelphia Phillies at Ebbets Field (April 22, 1947)
