Joe Heving
| Joe Heving | |||
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| Pitcher | |||
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Born: September 2, 1900 Covington, Kentucky | |||
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Died: April 11, 1970 (aged 69) Covington, Kentucky | |||
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| MLB debut | |||
| April 29, 1930, for the New York Giants | |||
| Last MLB appearance | |||
| August 5, 1945, for the Boston Braves | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Win–loss record | 76–48 | ||
| Strikeouts | 429 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.90 | ||
| Saves | 63 | ||
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Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 – April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933–34), Cleveland Indians (1937–38 and 1941–44), Boston Red Sox (1938–40) and Boston Braves (1945).
In 1944, Heving led all American League pitchers in appearances with 63, despite being the only grandfather playing in the major leagues.[1] Heving was the oldest player in the American League from 1942 to 1944.
Heving was the brother of catcher Johnnie Heving. He was born and died in Covington, Kentucky.
See also
References
- ↑ Bierne, Rev. Gerald E. "The Ballplayers - Joe Heving 1900". Retrieved 2006-12-23.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
- Joe Heving at Find a Grave
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