About Doug McWeeny
Lived 1896 – 1953 (aged 56). Doug McWeeny was an American baseball player.
Douglas Lawrence McWeeny (August 17, 1896 – January 1, 1953) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1921 to 1930. He pitched right-handed.
McWeeny made his big-league debut on April 24, 1921, and won three games for the Chicago White Sox that season. His best year came in 1928 with the Brooklyn Robins, with a 14-14 record that included a National League-best four shutouts. He also led the NL in walks that season (114), and had a league-worst 11 wild pitches in 1929, a year before his career came to an end.
Nicknamed Buzz, McWeeny worked as a service station attendant in the off-season.
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Who was Doug McWeeny?
American baseball player (1896–1953)
When was Doug McWeeny born?
Doug McWeeny was born on 17 August 1896 in Chicago.
When did Doug McWeeny die?
Doug McWeeny died on 1 January 1953 in Melrose Park.
What was Doug McWeeny's occupation?
Doug McWeeny was a baseball player.
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Doug McWeeny was American.
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