Joe Heving
Joseph William Heving (September 2, 1900 – April 11, 1970) was a professional baseball player. Heving played as a pitcher for the New York Giants, Chicago White Sox (1933–34), Cleveland Indians (1937–38 and 1941–44), Boston Red Sox (1938–40) and Boston Braves (1945).
Joe Heving | |||
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Pitcher | |||
Born: September 2, 1900 Covington, Kentucky | |||
Died: April 11, 1970 69) Covington, Kentucky | (aged|||
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MLB debut | |||
April 29, 1930, for the New York Giants | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
August 5, 1945, for the Boston Braves | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Win–loss record | 76–48 | ||
Earned run average | 3.90 | ||
Strikeouts | 429 | ||
Saves | 63 | ||
Teams | |||
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In 1944, Heving led all American League pitchers in appearances with 63, despite being the only grandfather playing in the major leagues.[1] Heving was the oldest player in the American League from 1942 to 1944.
Heving was the brother of catcher Johnnie Heving. He was born and died in Covington, Kentucky.
References
- Bierne, Rev. Gerald E. "The Ballplayers - Joe Heving 1900". Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Joe Heving at Find a Grave
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