Howie Krist

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Howie Krist
Pitcher
Born: (1916-02-28)February 28, 1916
West Henrietta, New York
Died: April 23, 1989(1989-04-23) (aged 73)
Buffalo, New York
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 12, 1937 for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
September 7, 1946 for the St. Louis Cardinals
Career statistics
Win-loss record 37-11
Earned run average 3.32
Strikeouts 150
Teams

Career highlights and awards

Howard Wilbur Krist (February 28, 1916 – April 23, 1989) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1937 to 1946. "Spud" played his entire career for the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League, and was a member of the 1942 and 1946 World Series Championship teams.

Krist's 10–0 record in 1941, his first full season, is the third-best undefeated season ever. He served in the army for two years during World War II and lost his effectiveness as a pitcher.[1]

References

  1. "The Ballplayers - Howie Krist". baseballlibrary.com. Retrieved 2010-10-26.

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