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Hal Stowe
Pitcher
Born: (1937-08-29) August 29, 1937 (age 86)
Gastonia, North Carolina, US
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 30, 1960, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 1960, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average9.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

Harold Rudolph Stowe (born August 29, 1937) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Following his college baseball career with the Clemson Tigers, Stowe played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees in 1960.

Amateur career

Stowe is from Gastonia, North Carolina. He played in American Legion Baseball and led his team to the national finals in 1954.[1][2] He attended Belmont High School in Belmont, North Carolina, and played for their baseball team.[3]

Stowe enrolled at

1959 College World Series (CWS),[6] and was named to the All-Tournament Team.[7] For his collegiate career, Stowe had a 24–13 win–loss record and a 2.32 earned run average (ERA).[8]

Professional career

Days after the 1959 CWS ended, the

Class C Northern League and was assigned to the Florida Instructional League after the season.[12]

In 1960, Stowe pitched for the

Class AAA International League in 1961,[14] but was demoted to Amarillo during the season.[15] He also pitched for Richmond in 1962 and 1963.[16]

In 1964, the Yankees released Stowe,

Southern League.[8][18] On July 11, he came into a tie game with two out and a runner on base. He picked off the baserunner, ending the inning without throwing a pitch, and earned the win after the team scored the go-ahead run in the next inning.[8][19] Stowe retired after the season.[20]

Personal life

Stowe married Betty Jean Taylor on December 22, 1956.[21]

After his baseball career, Stowe operated his family restaurant in Gastonia.[22] He was inducted into the Clemson Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame in 1979.[13] The Clemson Tigers annually give the Hal Stowe Most Valuable Player Award to its top pitcher.[8]

References

  1. ^ Anderson, Jim (June 7, 1959). "Top of the Morning". The Greenville News. p. 6. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Petit, Bernie (June 15, 2004). "Exhibit retells rich history of baseball players, teams". The Charlotte Observer. p. L4. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Raiders Hit Shelby Lions In Davis Park". The Gastonia Gazette. April 15, 1955. p. 5. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Clemson Mentor Planning To Use Stowe In Relief". Arizona Daily Star. Associated Press. June 12, 1959. p. 38. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Kelley, Whitey (April 29, 1980). "Stowe-Set Records Stand Test Of Time". The Charlotte Observer. p. 22. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Clemson Banking On Stowe In World Series At Omaha". The Times and Democrat. Associated Press. June 12, 1959. p. 7. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ "Shoemaker, Hall, B. Wilson Make Honor Team". Arizona Daily Star. June 19, 1959. p. 37. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ a b c d e Czerwinski, Kevin T. (May 11, 2007). "Stowe snags win without a pitch". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  9. ^ "Stowe Made Money By Waiting Another Year". The Greenville News. June 18, 1959. p. 16. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Yanks Get Hal Stowe". The Charlotte News. Associated Press. June 17, 1959. p. 8. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Anderson, Jim (June 24, 1959). "Top of the Morning". The Greenville News. p. 4. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Buzzell, Cliff (October 15, 1959). "Sports Chaff". Leader-Telegram. p. 17. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ a b Garrard, Lamar (July 26, 2018). "Baseball's Best: He got to pitch one inning as a Yankee". The News-Reporter. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  14. ^ "Yanks Cut Four Players, Down To Limit". El Paso Times. Associated Press. April 5, 1961. p. 15. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Sox Bats Bang Out 8-2 Win in the Valley". The Amarillo Globe-Times. May 18, 1961. p. 21. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ "Yanks Sell Bronstad To Nats; Vees Announce Telecast Plans". Daily Press. Associated Press. March 22, 1963. p. 17. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Myers, Bob (April 13, 1964). "Hornets Are Dickering With Bonus Boy Stowe". The Charlotte News. p. 20. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ Myers, Bob (April 16, 1964). "Hal Stowe Signs Pact With Hornets". The Charlotte News. p. 20. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ Browning, Wilt (July 12, 1964). "Stowe Wins Without A Pitch". The Charlotte Observer. p. 51. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  20. ^ Myers, Bob (January 8, 1965). "Al Evans Has High Hopes, Seeks A Better Bee Squad". The Charlotte News. p. 17. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  21. ^ "Marriage of Taylor / Stowe". The Charlotte Observer. January 1, 1957. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  22. ^ Oppel, Richard (November 17, 1982). "WWI Veterans Will Meet Until 'The Last Man'". The Charlotte Observer. p. 2E. Retrieved May 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

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