About Steamboat Struss
Lived 1909 – 1985 (aged 76). Steamboat Struss was an American baseball player.
Clarence Herbert "Steamboat" Struss (February 24, 1909 – September 12, 1985), was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1934 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He batted and threw right-handed. He was the starting pitcher for the final game of Pittsburgh's 1934 season and was tagged with the loss, giving up 6 runs (5 earned) in 7 innings. At the plate, he was rather more successful, going 1-for-3, with his lone hit being a 2-RBI double.
Struss was born in Riverdale, Illinois, and died in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Who was Steamboat Struss?
American baseball player (1909–1985)
When was Steamboat Struss born?
Steamboat Struss was born on 24 February 1909 in Riverdale.
When did Steamboat Struss die?
Steamboat Struss died on 12 September 1985 in Grand Rapids.
What was Steamboat Struss's occupation?
Steamboat Struss was a baseball player.
What nationality was Steamboat Struss?
Steamboat Struss was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steamboat Struss. https://biography.guide/steamboat-struss/
MLA: "Steamboat Struss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steamboat-struss/.
Chicago: "Steamboat Struss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steamboat-struss/.
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