Al Milnar
| Al Milnar | |
|---|---|
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: June 30, 2005 (aged 91) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 30, 1936, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 10, 1946, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 57–58 |
| Earned run average | 4.22 |
| Strikeouts | 350 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Albert Joseph Milnar (December 26, 1913 – June 30, 2005) was a
Cleveland, Ohio
.
In an eight-season career, Milnar posted a 57–58 record with 350
saves. Milnar is notable for giving up the single that extended Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak to 56 games at League Park in 1941.[1]
Milnar was a better than average hitting pitcher, posting a .203
bases on balls
.
During the 1940 season, Milnar was taught how to throw a
slider by teammate Johnny Allen. However, Milnar injured his shoulder throwing the slider during the 1941 season, and his career suffered as a result. Milnar later stated, "If I had left well enough alone, my career probably would have been much better... it was a pitch I should not have used."[2]
On August 11, 1942, Milnar came within one out of a no-hitter, but it was broken up with two outs in the ninth inning by Doc Cramer. The game ended up a scoreless tie after 14 innings, with Milnar pitching the entire game.[1]
Milnar went in the US Army before the start of the 1944 season,[3] where he served as an NCO in the Pacific Theatre.[4]
After baseball, Milnar worked for 22 years as a security guard for Fisher Body.[1]
Milnar died in his hometown of Cleveland at the age of 91.
References
- ^ a b c Dolgan, Bob. "Al Milnar's Obit". deadballera.com. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ISBN 1582618402.
- ^ "Milnar Boosts Browns To Cop: In The Army Now, He Wants To Play Ball". The Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Associated Press (AP). May 9, 1944. p. 7. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ "Baseball in Wartime - Al Milnar". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Al Milnar at Find a Grave
