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Paul Masterson (baseball)

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Paul Masterson
Pitcher
Born: (1915-10-16)October 16, 1915
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died: November 27, 1997(1997-11-27) (aged 82)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 15, 1940, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
May 3, 1942, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average5.84
Strikeouts14
Teams

Paul Nicholas "Lefty" Masterson (October 16, 1915 – November 27, 1997) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. Masterson played for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1940 to 1942.

Masterson entered professional baseball in 1937 making his Major League debut with the Phillies on September 15, 1940. His only decision came on September 23, 1941, when the Phillies hosted the New York Giants at Shibe Park. Tossing a complete game, he earned the victory in the 8–2 final.[1]

Masterson died in Chicago, the city of his birth, on November 27, 1997, aged 82.

References

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  1. ^ "New York Giants at Philadelphia Phillies Box Score, September 23, 1941". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. September 23, 1941. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
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