From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lefty York
Lefty York
Lefty York Philadelphia Athletics and 1921 with the Chicago Cubs. In
42 career games pitched, he posted a 5-11 career record
Pitcher allowing 183 hits, 5 home runs and 95 runs.
Born: November 1, 1892(1892-11-01) In 1919 as a member of the A’s, York pitched just two
West Fork, Arkansas games, recording losses in both of them. In 1921 as a
member of the Chicago Cubs, he pitched in 40 games in-
Died: April 9, 1961(1961-04-09) (aged 68)
York, Pennsylvania cluding 11 starts and posted 5-9 record.
Lefty York was born on November 1, 1892 in West
Batted: Left Threw: Left Fork, Arkansas and died on April 9, 1961 in York, Penn-
MLB debut sylvania.
September 12, 1919 for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
External links
• Career statistics and player information from
October 2, 1921 for the Chicago Cubs
Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball
Career statistics Cube
Win–loss record 5-11 Persondata
Name York, Lefty
Earned run average 5.34
Alternative names York, James Edward
Strikeouts 59
Short description Major League Baseball pitcher
Teams
Date of birth November 1, 1892
• Philadelphia Athletics (1919)
Place of birth West Fork, Arkansas
• Chicago Cubs (1921)
Date of death April 9, 1961
James Edward "Lefty" York (November 1, 1892 - April 9, Place of death York, Pennsylvania
1961) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball player. He
played two seasons in the league, including 1919 with the
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• 1961 deaths
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• Chicago Cubs players
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