Ed Wright
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Henderson Edward Wright (May 15, 1919 - November 19, 1995) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between 1945 and 1952 for the Boston Braves (1945-48) and Philadelphia Athletics (1952). Listed at 6' 1", 180 lb., Wright batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
In a five-season career, Wright posted a 25-16 record with 93 strikeouts and a 4.00 ERA in 101 appearances, including 39 starts, 16 complete games, three shutouts, one save, and 398⅓ innings of work.
Wright died in his homeland of Dyersburg, Tennessee at age 76.
[edit] Highlights
- Threw a no-hitter in the American Association while pitching for Indianapolis (1945)
- During the 1946 season finished 10th in the National League with a .571 Won-Loss % (12-9)
- Posted the first shutout in Caribbean Series history (1949)
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