Dick Littlefield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dick Littlefield |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: March 18, 1926 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Died: November 20, 1997 (aged 71) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| July 7, 1950, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
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| May 30, 1958, for the Milwaukee Braves | |||
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| Win–loss record | 33–54 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.71 | ||
| Strikeouts | 495 | ||
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Richard "Dick" Bernard Littlefield was an American baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Dick played for many teams between 1950 and 1958. He was born and passed away in Detroit, Michigan.
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Who Was Dick Littlefield?
Dick Littlefield was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for nine different MLB teams. This made him one of the most-traded players of his time. He was known for his strong left arm.
Early Life and Military Service
Dick Littlefield was born on March 18, 1926. His hometown was Detroit, Michigan. Before he became a professional baseball player, Dick served his country. He was in the United States Navy during World War II. After his service, he started his long baseball career. His career lasted for 17 seasons, from 1946 to 1962.
A Pitcher on the Move: Dick's MLB Journey
Dick Littlefield played for many different teams in MLB. He started with the Boston Red Sox in 1950. Over the years, he also pitched for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers. He played for the St. Louis Browns, who later became the Baltimore Orioles. Dick also pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Giants. His journey continued with the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Braves.
The Famous Trade That Wasn't
In 1956, something interesting happened. The New York Giants tried to trade Dick Littlefield. They wanted to trade him to the Brooklyn Dodgers. In return, they would get the famous player Jackie Robinson. However, this trade never actually happened. Jackie Robinson decided to retire from baseball instead. Because of this, the trade was canceled.
Dick Littlefield's Baseball Stats
Dick Littlefield played for nine years in the major leagues. He pitched in 243 games. He had a record of 33 wins and 54 losses. His earned run average (ERA) was 4.71. He pitched a total of 761 and two-thirds innings. During his career, he had 495 strikeouts. He started 83 games as a starting pitcher. He also completed 16 games on his own. He even pitched two shutouts, meaning the other team scored no runs. As a relief pitcher, he earned nine saves.
