Dick Fowler

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Dick Fowler
Dick Fowler
Pitcher
Born: March 30, 1921
Died: May 22, 1972 (aged 51)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 13, 1941
for the Philadelphia Athletics
Final game
September 1, 1952
for the Philadelphia Athletics
Career statistics
Win-Loss Record     66-79
ERA     4.11
Strikeouts     382
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 15 wins in 1948 and 1949

Richard John (Dick) Fowler (March 30, 1921 - May 22, 1972) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1941-1942, 1945-1952). Fowler batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

In a 10-season career, Fowler posted a 66-79 record with 382 strikeouts and a 4.11 ERA in 1303.0 innings pitched.

Fowler died in Oneonta, New York, at age of 51.

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  • Returning from the Canadian Army, Fowler threw a nine-inning 1–0 no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns at Shibe Park (September 9, 1945). It was Fowler's first start in three years and his first major league shutout. The no-hitter was the first by an Athletic pitcher since 1916.

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