About Al Gerheauser
Lived 1917 – 1972 (aged 54). Al Gerheauser was an American baseball player.
Albert "Lefty" Gerheauser (June 24, 1917 – May 28, 1972) was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues for five seasons (1943-46 and 1948), for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Browns. He played in the minor leagues for eight seasons, mainly in the New York Yankees' system, before making the major leagues.
As of 2024, he was the last player who made his major league debut on Opening Day as a starting pitcher.
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Who was Al Gerheauser?
American baseball player (1917–1972)
When was Al Gerheauser born?
Al Gerheauser was born on 24 June 1917 in St. Louis.
When did Al Gerheauser die?
Al Gerheauser died on 28 May 1972 in Springfield.
What was Al Gerheauser's occupation?
Al Gerheauser was a baseball player.
What nationality was Al Gerheauser?
Al Gerheauser was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Al Gerheauser. https://biography.guide/al-gerheauser/
MLA: "Al Gerheauser." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/al-gerheauser/.
Chicago: "Al Gerheauser." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/al-gerheauser/.
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