About Floyd Newkirk
Lived 1908 – 1976 (aged 67). Floyd Newkirk was an American baseball player.
Floyd Elmo Newkirk (July 16, 1908 – April 15, 1976) nicknamed "Three-Fingers" was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in . In one career game, he had a 0–0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed.
He attended Illinois College. He was also a World War II veteran. Newkirk was the brother of Major Leaguer Joel Newkirk.
Newkirk was born in Norris City, White County, Illinois; died in Clayton, Missouri; and was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.
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Who was Floyd Newkirk?
American baseball player
When was Floyd Newkirk born?
Floyd Newkirk was born on 16 July 1908 in Norris City.
When did Floyd Newkirk die?
Floyd Newkirk died on 15 April 1976 in Clayton.
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Floyd Newkirk was a baseball player.
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Floyd Newkirk was American.
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