About Dike Varney
Lived 1880 – 1950 (aged 69). Dike Varney was an American baseball player.
Lawrence Delano De Varney (August 9, 1880 – April 23, 1950) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played professionally for the Cleveland Bronchos during part of the season.
Early life and career Varney, was born in Dover, New Hampshire and played college baseball at Dartmouth College. He started three games for the Cleveland Bronchos, all in July 1902. He gave up 31 baserunners, (14 hits, 12 walks, and 5 hit batsmen) and 10 earned runs in 14.2 total innings. His lone win came against the Detroit Tigers, and his only loss was to the Baltimore Orioles.
In Varney's short Major League career, he won one game, lost one game with seven strikeouts and an ERA of 6.14.
He died at the age of 69 in Long Island City, New York.
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Who was Dike Varney?
Major League Baseball pitcher (1880–1950)
When was Dike Varney born?
Dike Varney was born on 9 August 1880 in Dover.
When did Dike Varney die?
Dike Varney died on 23 April 1950 in Long Island City.
What was Dike Varney's occupation?
Dike Varney was a baseball player.
What nationality was Dike Varney?
Dike Varney was American.
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