Duke Simpson
| Duke Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: September 15, 1927 Columbus, Ohio | |
| Died: February 7, 2021 (aged 93) Folsom, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 6, 1953, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 17, 1953, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–2 |
| Earned run average | 8.00 |
| Strikeouts | 21 |
| Teams | |
Thomas Leo "Duke" Simpson (September 15, 1927 – February 7, 2021) was an American professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, Simpson had a seven-year (1948–1954) career, which included a full, 1953 season in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs. He stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 190 pounds (86 kg).
Biography
Simpson was born in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Notre Dame but after only one semester, joined the United States Army in 1945 during the waning days of World War II.[1] After completing his military service, Simpson enrolled at Ohio State before joining the professional baseball ranks. He pitched in the Philadelphia Athletics' system and was acquired by the Cubs in 1952.
In 1953, Simpson made the Cubs'
Simpson died February 7, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease.[4]
References
- ISBN 978-0738532622.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Chicago Cubs 1". Retrosheet. September 2, 1953. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Cubs 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7". Retrosheet. September 9, 1953. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- Society of American Baseball Research. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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