Paul Dean (baseball)
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Paul Dee "Daffy" Dean was an American
Major League Baseball
right-handed pitcher
. Born in Lucas
, Arkansas
, he pitched for the St. Louis
Cardinals
(–), the New York Giants
(–), and the St. Louis Browns
.
Dean played several years of baseball alongside his more notable pitching brother, Jay "Dizzy" Dean
. Because of his brother's nickname, Dean also had a nickname, "Daffy", but this did not reflect his personality as he was considered quiet and serious.
During his rookie season (at the age of 22), Dean pitched a no-hitter
on September 21, 1934. He finished the year with a 19-11 record to help St. Louis win the National League
pennant. In the World Series
, he and his brother won two games apiece, combining for a 4-1 record, 28 strikeout
s and a 1.43 ERA, as the Cardinals took the series against the Detroit Tigers
in seven games.
The following year, he won 19 games again. He got injured, however, and pitched ineffectively for the rest of his career.
Dean is featured prominently in some versions of Abbott & Costello's Who's on First comedy sketch. In the sketch Abbott is explaining to Costello that many ballplayer have unusual nicknames including Dizzy Dean
, his brother Daffy Dean and their "French cousin Goo-fay Dean" The fictitious French cousin's name is 'goofy' pronounced with an exaggerated french accent.
Dean died at age 68 in Springdale, Arkansas
.
United States
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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right-handed pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. Born in Lucas
Logan County, Arkansas
Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of 2010, the population was 22,353. There are two county seats: Booneville and Paris.-History :...
, Arkansas
Arkansas
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, he pitched for the St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
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Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
(–), the New York Giants
San Francisco Giants
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(–), and the St. Louis Browns
Baltimore Orioles
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.
Dean played several years of baseball alongside his more notable pitching brother, Jay "Dizzy" Dean
Dizzy Dean
Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953....
. Because of his brother's nickname, Dean also had a nickname, "Daffy", but this did not reflect his personality as he was considered quiet and serious.
During his rookie season (at the age of 22), Dean pitched a no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
on September 21, 1934. He finished the year with a 19-11 record to help St. Louis win the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
pennant. In the World Series
1934 World Series
The 1934 World Series matched the St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers, with the Cardinals' "Gashouse Gang" winning in seven games for their third championship in nine years....
, he and his brother won two games apiece, combining for a 4-1 record, 28 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s and a 1.43 ERA, as the Cardinals took the series against the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in seven games.
The following year, he won 19 games again. He got injured, however, and pitched ineffectively for the rest of his career.
Dean is featured prominently in some versions of Abbott & Costello's Who's on First comedy sketch. In the sketch Abbott is explaining to Costello that many ballplayer have unusual nicknames including Dizzy Dean
Dizzy Dean
Jay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953....
, his brother Daffy Dean and their "French cousin Goo-fay Dean" The fictitious French cousin's name is 'goofy' pronounced with an exaggerated french accent.
Dean died at age 68 in Springdale, Arkansas
Springdale, Arkansas
As of the census of 2010, there were 69,797 people, 22,805 households, and 16,640 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 64.7% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 1.8% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 5.7% Pacific Islander, 22% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more...
.