Harold Harris "Hy" Vandenberg (March 17, 1906 - July 31, 1994) born in Abilene, Kansas

Abilene, Kansas

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 was a pitcher

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 for the Boston Red Sox

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 (1935), New York Giants

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 (1937–40) and Chicago Cubs

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 (1944–45).

He helped the Giants win the 1937 National League

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 pennant and the Cubs win the 1945 NL pennant.

In 7 seasons he had a 15-10 Win-Loss record, 90 Games (22 Started), 7 Complete Games, 1 Shutout, 43 Games Finished, 5 Saves, 291 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 304 Hits Allowed, 166 Runs Allowed, 140 Earned Runs Allowed, 17 Home Runs Allowed, 128 Walks Allowed, 120 Strikeouts, 6 Hit Batsmen, 4 Wild Pitches, 1,277 Batters Faced and a 4.32 ERA.

He died in Bloomington, Minnesota

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at the age of 88.

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