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Danny Lynch

1926 – 1978

Major League Baseball pitcher

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Lived 1926 – 1978 (aged 52). Danny Lynch was an American baseball player and lawyer.

Matthew Daniel Lynch Jr. (February 7, 1926 – June 30, 1978) was an American professional baseball player. He played briefly in Major League Baseball, for the Chicago Cubs in 1948.

Biography A native of Dallas, Texas, Lynch was a paratrooper in the United States Army during World War II. The 1947 edition of The Rotunda, SMU's yearbook, includes a baseball team photo with both Lynch and future Heisman Trophy winner Doak Walker.

Lynch's father, who shared the same name, had played in the minor leagues for a decade as a middle infielder. The younger Lynch was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates in June 1948, Lynch was then signed by the Chicago Cubs on September 7, and married on September 8.

A week after being signed, Lynch played in Major League Baseball for the Cubs, appearing in seven games through the end of the 1948 season; In seven major league at bats, he had two hits, including a home run off of Johnny Sain, for a .286 batting average and a .714 slugging percentage.

After retiring from baseball, Lynch became a lawyer in Texas. He died in an automobile accident in June 1978 in Plano, Texas.

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Southern Methodist University
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Matthew Daniel Lynch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Danny Lynch?

Major League Baseball pitcher (1926–1978)

When was Danny Lynch born?

Danny Lynch was born on 7 February 1926 in Dallas.

When did Danny Lynch die?

Danny Lynch died on 30 June 1978 in Plano.

What was Danny Lynch's occupation?

Danny Lynch was a baseball player and lawyer.

What nationality was Danny Lynch?

Danny Lynch was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Danny Lynch

· Wikidata: Q5313926

· DBpedia: Danny Lynch (baseball)

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