Dutch Leonard

Dutch Leonard
Birthdate 3/25/1909
Death Date 4/17/1983
Debut Year 1933
Year of Induction
Teams Cubs, Dodgers, Phillies, Senators
Positions Pitcher, Pitching Coach

Five-time All Star knuckleballer Dutch Leonard won 191 games & was the winning pitcher vs. the Yankees on July 4, 1939 – Lou Gehrig Day.

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On May 13th, 1938 Dutch Leonard pitched a 13-inning shutout to beat Bob Feller 1-0

On May 13th, 1938 Dutch Leonard pitched a 13-inning shutout to beat Bob Feller 1-0

Emil “Dutch” Leonard pitched in 24 professional seasons, 20 at the big league level. During that time he made five All Star teams, won 191 MLB games and 53 more in the minors. He broke into the Show in 1933 with the Dodgers. After going 18-23 in four years with Brooklyn, Leonard moved to

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