Bud Tinning
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Lyle Forrest "Bud" Tinning (March 12, 1906--January 17, 1961) was a major league pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1930's.
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[edit] Early Minor League Career
Tinning was born and raised in Pilger, Nebraska, where he was a sports star for the high school and local sandlot baseball teams. His minor league career was highlighted by earning all-star status in the Western League for Des Moines in 1930, as well as for his 1931 season with the Minneapolis Millers, where he was noticed by the Cubs and was signed for the 1932 season at the age of twenty-six.
[edit] Chicago Cubs
While a starter in the minors, Tinning soon proved to be a success as a long relief pitcher, who could be counted on for occasional starts.
In the 1932 World Series, Tinning pitched three shutout innings against the New York Yankees in two relief appearances, and stuck out Babe Ruth.
Tinning's best year in the majors was in 1933, as he went 13-6 with a 3.18 ERA, and led the National League in winning percentage and was ninth in total shutouts, with three. Tinning wore jersey #21 in 1932, then wore #22 for the 1933-34 seasons.
[edit] Injury and Career's End
In November of 1934, Tinning was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Tex Carleton. This should have been a benefit for Tinning, as the Cardinals were hitting their peak as their "Gashouse Gang" era was dominating baseball. However, Tinning injured his arm in 1935 and pitched in only four games, effectively ending his career.
After his retirement, Tinning owned and managed a motel in Evansville, Indiana. After his death in 1961, he was buried with his family in the Pilger cemetery.
In his book Nebraska High School Sports, Nebraska sports historian Jerry Mathers recognized Tinning as Pilger's all-time greatest athlete.
[edit] Links
Bud Tinning's Career Statistics
Bud Tinning's 1934 Goudey Baseball Card
