Bill Zuber
Bill Zuber | |
---|---|
![]() Zuber in 1947 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Middle Amana, Iowa, U.S. | March 26, 1913|
Died: November 2, 1982 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | (aged 69)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 16, 1936, for the Cleveland Indians | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 23, 1947, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 43–42 |
Earned run average | 4.28 |
Strikeouts | 383 |
Teams | |
| |
Career highlights and awards | |
|
William Henry Zuber (March 26, 1913 – November 2, 1982) was a
Playing career
Indians
Zuber made his professional debut in 1932, and joined the
Senators and Yankees
Zuber spent two seasons with the Senators, starting seven games and finishing 19 both seasons.
Boston Red Sox
At the start of the 1946 season, Zuber pitched three games and had an ERA of over 12 before he was purchased by the Boston Red Sox on June 18.[3] He went on to post a 5–1 record and a career-low 2.54 ERA during the remainder of the season.[3] On September 21, Zuber won a game against the Senators, which gave the Red Sox their 100th victory of the season.[5] Zuber appeared in game four of the 1946 World Series, pitching two innings and allowing one run in a 12–3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.[7] After pitching 20 games during the 1947 season, Zuber returned to the minor leagues for a season, pitching for the Louisville Colonels in 1948, before retiring.
Life after baseball
After retirement, Zuber started a restaurant in Homestead, Iowa of the Amana Colonies in 1949.[8] Zuber died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 2, 1982.
References
- ^ Yambura, Barbara (1960). A Change and a Parting: My Story of Amana. Iowa: Iowa State University Press. p. 106.
- ^ Hockenbury, Russell (1936-12-17). "Haley First in Effectiveness Among Mid-Atlantic Hurlers". The Sporting News. p. 9.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Bill Zuber Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2008-01-19.
- ^ "Highlights Of The Week". The Sporting News. 1936-09-24. p. 2.
- ^ a b c "The Ballplayers – Bill Zuber". baseballbiography.com. Retrieved 2007-01-19.
- ^ Flynn, Art (1945-09-27). "Zinker Zuber Zunk in Zeven of 14 Blanks Against Yanks". The Sporting News. p. 2.
- ^ "1946 World Series Game 4 Box Score". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
- The Gazette (Cedar Rapids).
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Bill Zuber at Find a Grave