Cy Slapnicka
| Cy Slapnicka | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: March 23, 1886 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | |
| Died: October 20, 1979 (aged 93) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | |
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 26, 1911, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 8, 1918, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–6 |
| Earned run average | 4.30 |
| Strikeouts | 13 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Cyril Charles Slapnicka (March 23, 1886 – October 20, 1979) was a
executive. He played for the Chicago Cubs (1911) and Pittsburgh Pirates
(1918). His playing career was unusual in that he went almost seven years between major league appearances. He also played 18 years of minor league ball.
In 10 total
save
.
His more significant contributions to baseball came when his playing career was over. He was the
Hall of Famers Bob Feller and Bob Lemon. He resigned as Indians Vice President in September 1941.[1]
Slapnicka died in his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 93.
References
- ^ "Slapnicka Resigns Cleveland Position". The Palm Beach Post. Associated Press. 28 September 1941. p. 20. Retrieved 10 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
- The Deadball Era
- Cy Slapnicka at Find a Grave
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