About Glenn Elliott
Lived 1919 – 1969 (aged 49). Glenn Elliott was an American baseball player.
Herbert Glenn Elliott (November 11, 1919 – July 27, 1969) was an American professional baseball player, a left-handed pitcher who worked in 34 Major League games between 1947 and 1949 for the Boston Braves. The native of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, stood tall and weighed .
Elliott starred for his high school in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, before playing for Oregon State University in college, lettering in 1940, 1941, and 1942. His pro pitching career lasted from 1942 to 1956, and he served as an area scout for the Philadelphia Phillies based in the Pacific Northwest from 1960 until his death, from a brain tumor, at age 49 in July 1969.
On April 17, 1947, Elliott, pitching in relief for the Braves against the Brooklyn Dodgers, surrendered Jackie Robinson's first major league hit, a bunt single down the third-base line.
Elliott allowed 93 hits and 39 bases on balls in 90 innings pitched in the Major Leagues, with 25 strikeouts. He made only one appearance for the 1948 National League champion Braves, on September 1 against the Cincinnati Reds. He started the game and lasted only three innings, but was ruled the winner of an 11–1 Boston victory by the official scorer. During a lengthy minor league career, he won 150 games.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Glenn Elliott?
American baseball player (1919–1969)
When was Glenn Elliott born?
Glenn Elliott was born on 11 November 1919 in Sapulpa.
When did Glenn Elliott die?
Glenn Elliott died on 27 July 1969 in Portland.
What was Glenn Elliott's occupation?
Glenn Elliott was a baseball player.
What nationality was Glenn Elliott?
Glenn Elliott was American.
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· DBpedia: Glenn Elliott (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Glenn Elliott. https://biography.guide/glenn-elliott-baseball-player/
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