About Pete Donohue
Lived 1900 – 1988 (aged 87). Pete Donohue was an American baseball player.
Peter Joseph Donohue (November 5, 1900 – February 23, 1988) was an American right-handed starting pitcher with a 12-year career from 1921 to 1932. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, both of the National League, and the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox of the American League. His interment was located at Fort Worth's Greenwood Memorial Park along with Tom Baker and Jackie Tavener.
During a start on June 12, 1928, Donohue pitched innings and allowed 11 earned runs on 14 hits. However, thanks in part to his own home run, he was credited with the win. , his game score of 1 is the lowest for a winning pitcher since the earned run became an official statistic in 1913.
Donohue was a very good hitting pitcher in his major league career, posting a .246 batting average (180-for-732) with 44 runs, 6 home runs, 87 RBI and drawing 21 bases on balls.
Highlights Led National League in wins (1926, with 20 wins)
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Who was Pete Donohue?
American baseball player (1900–1988)
When was Pete Donohue born?
Pete Donohue was born on 5 November 1900 in Athens.
When did Pete Donohue die?
Pete Donohue died on 23 February 1988 in Fort Worth.
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Pete Donohue was a baseball player.
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Pete Donohue was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pete Donohue. https://biography.guide/pete-donohue/
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