About Roy Mahaffey
Lived 1904 – 1969 (aged 65). Roy Mahaffey was an American baseball player.
Lee Roy Mahaffey (February 9, 1904 – July 23, 1969) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Athletics, and St. Louis Browns. His key pitch was a fast-breaking curveball.
In nine seasons, Mahaffey posted a 67-49 record with a 5.01 earned run average in 1,056 innings pitched with 365 strikeouts.
As a hitter, Mahaffey posted a .184 batting average (73-for-396) with 28 runs, 4 home runs and 33 RBI in 224 games pitched.
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Who was Roy Mahaffey?
Major League Baseball pitcher
When was Roy Mahaffey born?
Roy Mahaffey was born on 9 February 1904 in Belton.
When did Roy Mahaffey die?
Roy Mahaffey died on 23 July 1969 in Anderson.
What was Roy Mahaffey's occupation?
Roy Mahaffey was a baseball player.
What nationality was Roy Mahaffey?
Roy Mahaffey was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roy Mahaffey. https://biography.guide/roy-mahaffey/
MLA: "Roy Mahaffey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roy-mahaffey/.
Chicago: "Roy Mahaffey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roy-mahaffey/.
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