Denny Galehouse
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Dennis Ward Galehouse born in Marshallville, Ohio
was a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
(1934–38), Boston Red Sox
(1939–40 and 1947–49) and St. Louis Browns
(1941–44 and 1946–47). He helped the Browns win the 1944 American League Pennant.
Galehouse led the American League in Walks per 9 Innings Pitched (2.48) in 1947, bases on balls per 9 innings pitched (2.482) in 1947, and also came in 5th for shutouts in the American League (with 3), also in 1947.
In 15 years he had a 109-118 Win-Loss record, 375 Games, 258 Games Started, 100 Complete Games, 17 Shutouts, 67 Games Finished, 13 Saves, 2,004 Innings Pitched, 2,148 Hits Allowed, 999 Runs Allowed, 885 Earned Runs Allowed, 104 Home Runs Allowed, 735 Walks Allowed, 851 Strikeouts, 18 Hit Batsmen, 29 Wild Pitches, 8,688 Batters Faced, 3 Balks and a 3.97 ERA.
Galehouse started a one game, winner take all playoff for the Boston Red Sox against Cleveland in October 1948 to determine who would win the AL pennant. The Sox lost that game and Cleveland went on to win the World Series that year. Galehouse remained in baseball after his playing career as a scout for both the Red Sox and Indians, as well as the San Diego Padres
. He died in Doylestown, Ohio
at the age of 86.
Marshallville, Ohio
Marshallville is a village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 826 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marshallville is located at ....
was a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
(1934–38), Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
(1939–40 and 1947–49) and St. Louis Browns
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
(1941–44 and 1946–47). He helped the Browns win the 1944 American League Pennant.
Galehouse led the American League in Walks per 9 Innings Pitched (2.48) in 1947, bases on balls per 9 innings pitched (2.482) in 1947, and also came in 5th for shutouts in the American League (with 3), also in 1947.
In 15 years he had a 109-118 Win-Loss record, 375 Games, 258 Games Started, 100 Complete Games, 17 Shutouts, 67 Games Finished, 13 Saves, 2,004 Innings Pitched, 2,148 Hits Allowed, 999 Runs Allowed, 885 Earned Runs Allowed, 104 Home Runs Allowed, 735 Walks Allowed, 851 Strikeouts, 18 Hit Batsmen, 29 Wild Pitches, 8,688 Batters Faced, 3 Balks and a 3.97 ERA.
Galehouse started a one game, winner take all playoff for the Boston Red Sox against Cleveland in October 1948 to determine who would win the AL pennant. The Sox lost that game and Cleveland went on to win the World Series that year. Galehouse remained in baseball after his playing career as a scout for both the Red Sox and Indians, as well as the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
. He died in Doylestown, Ohio
Doylestown, Ohio
Doylestown is a village located atop the highest point in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,799 at the 2000 census. Doylestown is served by a branch of the Wayne County Public Library.-History:...
at the age of 86.
External links
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