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Emerson Dickman

1914 – 1981

Baseball player and coach

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About Emerson Dickman

Lived 1914 – 1981 (aged 66). Emerson Dickman was an American baseball player.

George Emerson Dickman (November 12, 1914 – April 27, 1981) was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Boston Red Sox (1936, 1938–1941). Listed at , 175 lb., Dickman batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Buffalo, New York.

A two-sport star at Washington and Lee University, Dickman was one of many major leaguers who saw his baseball career interrupted when he joined the Navy during World War II.

In a five-season career, Dickman posted a 22–15 record with 126 strikeouts and a 5.33 ERA and in 125 appearances, including 24 starts, six complete games, one shutout, eight saves and 349.2 innings pitched.

Following his playing retirement, Dickman became a highly respected coach at Princeton University for three years. His 1949–51 teams won two Eastern League championships and tied one, as the 1951 team reached the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, the only World Series the school has reached.

Dickman was regularly ribbed for his resemblance to film star Robert Taylor. Dickman died in New York City, New York, at the age of 66.

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Washington and Lee University
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George Emerson Dickman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Emerson Dickman?

Baseball player and coach (1914-1981)

When was Emerson Dickman born?

Emerson Dickman was born on 12 November 1914 in Buffalo.

When did Emerson Dickman die?

Emerson Dickman died on 27 April 1981 in New York City.

What was Emerson Dickman's occupation?

Emerson Dickman was a baseball player.

What nationality was Emerson Dickman?

Emerson Dickman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emerson Dickman

· Wikidata: Q5370870

· DBpedia: Emerson Dickman

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