Art Kenney
| Art Kenney | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 29, 1916 Milford, Massachusetts, U.S. | |
| Died: March 12, 2014 (aged 97) Littleton, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 1, 1938, for the Boston Bees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 4, 1938, for the Boston Bees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 15.43 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Teams | |
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Arthur Joseph Kenney (April 29, 1916 – March 12, 2014) was an American professional
Biography
A native of
Kenney appeared in two major league games, pitching in relief twice for the Boston Bees (Braves) during their 1938 season under manager Casey Stengel. His first appearance came on July 1 in the second game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies at Braves Field. Kenney pitched the ninth inning in relief of Dick Errickson in the Braves' 5–0 loss.[7] His second appearance came three days later on July 4 in the second game of another twin-bill with the Phillies, this time at Shibe Park. Kenney tossed 11⁄3 innings again in relief of Errickson as the Braves took another loss, 10–2.[8] Over his two big league appearances, Kenney allowed three hits and four earned runs in 21⁄3 innings pitched for a 15.34 ERA. He recorded two strikeouts and eight walks, did not have a decision, and did not come to bat.[9]
Kenney served in the US Army Air Force during World War II.[2] He went on to work as an educator, eventually becoming the principal of Littleton High School in Littleton, New Hampshire (1950–63), and later the principal of North Reading High School in North Reading, Massachusetts (1964–81).[1] The 92-year-old Kenney was honored during pre-game festivities at Fenway Park in 2008.[1] At 97, Kenney was recognized as one of the oldest living major league ballplayers and was the last living player from the Boston Bees. He died in Littleton on March 12, 2014.[10]
References
- ^ a b c David Kenney (September 8, 2017). "Art Kenney Fenway Park 9 Sept 2008". youtube.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Art Kenney". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ "Art Kenney Inducted To Holy Cross Hall Of Fame". goholycross.com. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
- ^ "Baseball". Hyannis Patriot. Hyannis, MA. July 1, 1937. p. 3.
- ^ "Diamond Dust". Harwich Independent. Harwich, MA. August 12, 1937. p. 9.
- ^ "Falmouth Drops 7-5 Thriller to Harwich as Rally Fails". Falmouth Enterprise. Falmouth, MA. August 20, 1937. p. 8.
- ^ "Philadelphia Phillies at Boston Bees Box Score, July 1, 1938". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Boston Bees at Philadelphia Phillies Box Score, July 4, 1938". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Art Kenney". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Principal Arthur J. Kenney honored 60 Years after historic High School fire". Newhampshirelakesandmountains.com. April 9, 2014. Archived from the original on April 16, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Baseball in Wartime