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Jeff Pfeffer

1888 – 1972

American baseball player

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Lived 1888 – 1972 (aged 84). Jeff Pfeffer was an American baseball player.

Edward Joseph Pfeffer (March 4, 1888 – August 15, 1972) was an American pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Dodgers/Robins (1913–1921), St. Louis Cardinals (1921–1924) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1924). His older brother Francis was known as Big Jeff Pfeffer.

Pfeffer helped the Robins win the 1916 and 1920 National League pennants. In the 1916 World Series, he recorded a save in Game 3 and was the hard-luck losing pitcher of the series-ending Game 5.

On March 25, 1920, in the top of the first inning during an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, Pfeffer threw a pitch that struck Yankees second baseman Chick Fewster in the temple, knocking him unconscious for approximately ten minutes. Fewster suffered a fractured skull and concussion, and temporarily lost his ability to speak.

Pfeffer led the National League in hit batsmen in 1916 (17) and 1917 (16). In 1916 he gave up Rogers Hornsby's first home run. In 13 seasons, Pfeffer had a 158–112 win–loss record with 10 saves in 347 games.

As of the end of the 2014 season, Pfeffer ranked 96th on the MLB career ERA list (2.77) and tied for 73rd on the MLB career hit batsmen list (105). He is the Dodgers' career leader in ERA (2.31).

Pfeffer died in Chicago at the age of 84, and is interred at Rock Island National Cemetery.

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Who was Jeff Pfeffer?

American baseball player (1888–1972)

When was Jeff Pfeffer born?

Jeff Pfeffer was born on 4 March 1888 in Seymour.

When did Jeff Pfeffer die?

Jeff Pfeffer died on 15 August 1972 in Chicago.

What was Jeff Pfeffer's occupation?

Jeff Pfeffer was a baseball player.

What nationality was Jeff Pfeffer?

Jeff Pfeffer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeff Pfeffer

· Wikidata: Q6174687

· DBpedia: Jeff Pfeffer

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