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Ken Trinkle

1919 – 1976

American baseball player

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Lived 1919 – 1976 (aged 56). Ken Trinkle was an American baseball player.

Kenneth Wayne Trinkle (December 15, 1919 – May 10, 1976) was an American professional baseball player and right-handed pitcher who appeared in 216 games in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants ( and –) and Philadelphia Phillies . A relief specialist, he led the National League in appearances in 1946 and 1947. The native of Paoli, Indiana, stood tall and weighed .

Biography Early baseball career Ken Trinkle signed his first professional contract with the Class D Thomasville Orioles in 1939 after high school. Trinkle hurled for the minor-league Baltimore Orioles of the International League from 1940 to 1942, and was 15–11 during his last year with the Orioles before being purchased by the New York Giants. He made a further 53 appearances in 1948, but Trinkle was purchased by the Philadelphia Phillies on December 14.

In 1949, his only season with Philadelphia and his last in MLB, Trinkle pitched in 42 games and recorded his highest major league earned run average (ERA) at 4.00. Trinkle returned to the International League in 1950, pitching for the Toronto Maple Leafs that season, then returning to Baltimore for the 1951 and 1952 campaigns.

Trinkle died on May 10, 1976, in hometown of Paoli at age 56.

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Bronze Star Medal
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Kenneth Wayne Trinkle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ken Trinkle?

American baseball player

When was Ken Trinkle born?

Ken Trinkle was born on 15 December 1919 in Paoli.

When did Ken Trinkle die?

Ken Trinkle died on 10 May 1976 in Paoli.

What was Ken Trinkle's occupation?

Ken Trinkle was a baseball player.

What nationality was Ken Trinkle?

Ken Trinkle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ken Trinkle

· Wikidata: Q6388627

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