About Roy Bruner
Lived 1917 – 1986 (aged 69). Roy Bruner was an American baseball player.
Walter Roy Bruner (February 10, 1917 – November 30, 1986) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Standing at and , Bruner played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1939 to 1941. In 19 career games, he had a 0–7 record with a 5.74 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Bruner left baseball to serve in World War II. He was a bomber pilot in the war and was shot down on at least one occasion. After the war he owned Bruner Aluminum Company, which manufactured storm windows until he closed the business at his retirement.
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Who was Roy Bruner?
American baseball player
When was Roy Bruner born?
Roy Bruner was born on 10 February 1917 in Cecilia.
When did Roy Bruner die?
Roy Bruner died on 30 November 1986 in St. Matthews.
What was Roy Bruner's occupation?
Roy Bruner was a baseball player.
What nationality was Roy Bruner?
Roy Bruner was American.
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