Ed Heusser

Ed Heusser
Pitcher
Born: (1909-05-07)May 7, 1909
Salt Lake County, Utah
Died: March 1, 1956(1956-03-01) (aged 46)
Aurora, Colorado
Batted: Both Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 25, 1935, for the St. Louis Cardinals
Last MLB appearance
September 14, 1948, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 56–67
Earned run average 3.69
Strikeouts 299
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Edward Burlton Heusser (May 7, 1909 – March 1, 1956) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons (1935–1948) with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League ERA champion in 1944 with Cincinnati. For his career, he compiled a 56–67 record in 266 appearances with a 3.69 ERA and 299 strikeouts. While playing, Heusser earned the colorful nickname "The Wild Elk of the Wasatch."[1]

He was born in Salt Lake County, Utah and later died in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 46.

See also

References

  1. Taylor, Ted (2010). The Ultimate Philadelphia Athletics Reference Book 1901–1954. USA: XLibris Corporation. p. 456. ISBN 9781450025720.

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