Al Veigel
| Al Veigel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: January 30, 1917 Dover, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: April 8, 2012 (aged 95) Dover, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 21, 1939, for the Boston Bees | |
| Last appearance | |
| September 25, 1939, for the Boston Bees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 6.75 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Teams | |
Allen Francis Veigel (January 30, 1917 – April 8, 2012) was an American Major League Baseball starting pitcher, born in Dover, Ohio, who played for the Boston Bees during the 1939 season. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 180 lb (82 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.
In a one-season career, Veigel posted a 0–1 record with a 6.75 ERA in two appearances, giving up six runs (four unearned) on three hits and five walks while striking out one in 22⁄3 innings of work.
During World War II, Veigel served in the Army Air Force.[1] After the war, he had a career in sales.[2] He continued to be involved in sports as a high school and college basketball referee.[2]
Veigel died in the city of his birth on April 8, 2012, aged 95.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
- ^ a b "Allen F. "Al" Veigel". legacy.com. April 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
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