Johnny Kucks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Johnny Kucks |
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Kucks in 1956.
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: July 27, 1932 Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Died: October 31, 2013 (aged 81) Saddle River, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| April 17, 1955, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| September 25, 1960, for the Kansas City Athletics | |||
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| Win–loss record | 54–56 | ||
| Earned run average | 4.10 | ||
| Strikeouts | 338 | ||
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John Charles Kucks (born July 27, 1932 – died October 31, 2013) was an American baseball player. He was a pitcher for two famous teams: the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Athletics. Johnny Kucks played in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada.
He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. Johnny grew up in Jersey City and played baseball at William L. Dickinson High School.
Johnny Kucks's Baseball Journey
Johnny Kucks started his professional baseball career in 1952. He joined the New York Yankees, one of the most well-known teams in baseball history. He became famous for his pitching skills.
Winning the World Series
One of Johnny's biggest moments was in the 1956 World Series. This was a championship series between the Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Johnny Kucks pitched the final game of the series. He played incredibly well, not allowing the Dodgers to score any runs. The Yankees won that game 9–0. This victory made the Yankees the champions of the 1956 World Series. It was also the last World Series game ever played at Ebbets Field, the Dodgers' home stadium at the time.
Johnny Kucks was also part of another World Series winning team in 1958. He was even chosen to be an All-Star in 1956, which means he was one of the best players in the league that year.
Later Career and Life
In 1959, Johnny Kucks was traded to the Kansas City Athletics. He played for them until 1960. After his time with the Athletics, he didn't play in Major League Baseball anymore.
After his baseball career, Johnny Kucks worked as a stockbroker. He lived for a long time in Hillsdale, New Jersey. Johnny Kucks passed away on October 31, 2013, at the age of 81.
