Garland Braxton

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Garland Braxton
Pitcher
Born: June 10, 1900
Snow Camp, North Carolina
Died: February 25, 1966 (aged 65)
Norfolk, Virginia
Batted: Both Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 27, 1921
for the Boston Braves
Final game
September 23, 1933
for the St. Louis Browns
Career statistics
Pitching Record     50-53
Earned run average     4.13
Strikeouts     412
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Edgar Garland Braxton (June 10, 1900 - February 25, 1966) was an American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 10 seasons (1921-1933) with the Boston Braves, New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. He led the American League in ERA in 1928 while playing for Washington. For his career, he compiled a 50-53 record in 282 appearances, with a 4.13 ERA and 412 strikeouts.

He was born in Snow Camp, North Carolina and later died in Norfolk, Virginia at the age of 65.

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Preceded by
Wilcy Moore		 American League ERA Champion
1928		 Succeeded by
Lefty Grove
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