Fred Beebe

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Fred Beebe
Fred Beebe
Pitcher
Born: December 31, 1879
Lincoln, Nebraska
Died: October 30, 1957 (aged 77)
Elgin, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1906
for the Chicago Cubs
Final game
September 30, 1916
for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
Pitching record     62-83
Earned run average     2.86
Strikeouts     634
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Frederick Leonard Beebe (December 31, 1879 - October 30, 1957) was a professional baseball player.

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Beebe played baseball for the Hyde Park High School in Chicago, Illinois and the University of Illinois. He played Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1916. In his rookie year, Beebe led the major leagues with 171 strikeouts. He played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians. His career record was 62-83.

He died in Elgin, Illinois.

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Preceded by
Christy Mathewson		 National League Strikeout Champion
1906		 Succeeded by
Christy Mathewson