Dick Fowler
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Dick Fowler | ||
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Pitcher | ||
Born: March 30, 1921 | ||
Died: May 22, 1972 (aged 51) | ||
Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | ||
September 13, 1941 for the Philadelphia Athletics |
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Final game | ||
September 1, 1952 for the Philadelphia Athletics |
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Career statistics | ||
Win-Loss Record | 66-79 | |
ERA | 4.11 | |
Strikeouts | 382 | |
Teams | ||
Career highlights and awards | ||
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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.
[edit] Milestone
- 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.
[edit] See also
[edit] Sources
- Baseball Library
- Baseball Reference
- Philadelphia Athletics Historical Society
- The Deadball Era
- Vintage Card Traders