About Don Kirkwood
Born 1949. Don Kirkwood is an American baseball player.
Donald Paul Kirkwood (born September 24, 1949) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons for the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). Kirkwood attended Oakland University.
Professional career In his first three minor league seasons, he had a win–loss record of 20–14 before making his MLB debut. His best season was 1975 with a win–loss record of 6–5 and an era of 3.11.
Personal life In January 2020, he was inducted in the Hollie L. Lepely Hall of Honor class. He currently works at a total sports complex, giving pitching lessons.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Don Kirkwood's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Don Kirkwood's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Don Kirkwood?
professional baseball player
When was Don Kirkwood born?
Don Kirkwood was born on 24 September 1949 in Pontiac.
What is Don Kirkwood's occupation?
Don Kirkwood is a baseball player.
What nationality is Don Kirkwood?
Don Kirkwood is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Kirkwood. https://biography.guide/don-kirkwood/
MLA: "Don Kirkwood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-kirkwood/.
Chicago: "Don Kirkwood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-kirkwood/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-23 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC