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 (aged 69) Covington, Kentucky | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| 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 | |
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". 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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