About Herb Karpel
Lived 1917 – 1995 (aged 77). Herb Karpel was an American baseball player.
Herbert (Lefty) Karpel (December 27, 1917 – January 24, 1995) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Karpel played for the New York Yankees in . In 2 career games, he had a 0–0 record, with a 10.80 ERA. He batted and threw left-handed.
Karpel was born in Brooklyn, New York, attended Richmond Hill High School in Queens, New York, died in San Diego, California, and was Jewish.
Karpel died on January 24, 1995. He was interred at Eden Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Who was Herb Karpel?
American baseball player
When was Herb Karpel born?
Herb Karpel was born on 27 December 1917 in Brooklyn.
When did Herb Karpel die?
Herb Karpel died on 24 January 1995 in San Diego.
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Herb Karpel was a baseball player.
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Herb Karpel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herb Karpel. https://biography.guide/herb-karpel/
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