Al Javery

Alva William Javery (June 5, 1918 – August 16, 1977) was an American professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1940 to 1946, spending all seven seasons with the Boston Bees / Braves. He became a key part of the rotation during World War II, which he did not serve in due to varicose veins. Nicknamed "Beartracks", he made his debut on April 23, 1940.

Javery spent the 1940 season primarily as a relief pitcher, starting four games and pitching in 29 total, finishing with a 2–4 record. He was again named to the All-Star Game in 1944, but he did not pitch.

Javery finished the 1944 season with 254 innings pitched, a 10–19 record, and a 3.54 ERA, and finished second in the National League in strikeouts per 9 innings. Javery died on August 16, 1977, in Putnam, Connecticut.