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Jack Meyer

1932 – 1967

American baseball player

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Lived 1932 – 1967 (aged 34). Jack Meyer was an American baseball player.

John Robert Meyer (March 23, 1932 – March 6, 1967) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who appeared in all or parts of seven Major League (MLB) seasons (1955–1961) with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Early life Born in Philadelphia, Meyer came from a '"well-to-do New Jersey family," was educated at the exclusive William Penn Charter School, and attended the University of Delaware and Wake Forest University. During his playing days, he was listed at tall, weighing .

Baseball career Meyer signed with the Phillies in 1951 His most successful MLB season was his 1955 rookie campaign, when he led the National League (NL) in both saves (16) and games finished (36), while fanning 97 batters in 110 innings pitched. He only pitched in one more game, in : a relief appearance in which he surrendered two earned runs in two innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 30, before leaving baseball.

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Wake Forest University
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John Robert Meyer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Meyer?

American baseball player

When was Jack Meyer born?

Jack Meyer was born on 23 March 1932 in Philadelphia.

When did Jack Meyer die?

Jack Meyer died on 9 March 1967 in Philadelphia.

What was Jack Meyer's occupation?

Jack Meyer was a baseball player.

What nationality was Jack Meyer?

Jack Meyer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Meyer

· Wikidata: Q6114098

· DBpedia: Jack Meyer

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