Cal Browning

Calvin Duane Browning (March 16, 1938 – September 14, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB), appearing in one game during the 1960 season.

Early life and career Browning was born in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, on March 16, 1938. His family moved to Clinton, Oklahoma, when he was in the eighth grade. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1956.

Bud Wilkinson recruited Browning to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners at the University of Oklahoma. He was also recruited by the college football programs at the University of Tulsa, Purdue University, and the University of Kentucky. receiving a $4,000 signing bonus, the maximum bonus allowed. He made his professional debut with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the Class C Northern League in 1957 and then played with the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League in 1958. After the 1958 season, he trained for the United States Army Reserve at Fort Leonard Wood.

The Cardinals returned Browning to Rochester after the game. They promoted him to the major leagues in September, but he did not appear in another game for the Cardinals. The Cardinals sent Ellis Burton to Toronto in February 1961 to complete the trade. Browning struggled to begin the 1961 season and was sent to the Houston Buffs of the American Association in May; after a month in Houston, he was recalled to Toronto. After pitching for Toronto in 1962 and starting the 1963 season with them, he was traded to the Portland Beavers of the Pacific Coast League for infielder Hap Richie in June 1963. Browning retired from baseball after the 1963 season.