Paul Dean (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paul Dean |
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Dean on a 1940 Bowman Gum card
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: August 14, 1912 Lucas, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| Died: March 17, 1981 (aged 68) Springdale, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| April 18, 1934, for the St. Louis Cardinals | |||
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| May 31, 1943, for the St. Louis Browns | |||
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| Win–loss record | 50–34 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.72 | ||
| Strikeouts | 387 | ||
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Paul Dee Dean (born August 14, 1912 – died March 17, 1981) was a famous American pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was often called "Daffy". Paul was born in Lucas, Arkansas.
He played for several teams during his career. These included the St. Louis Cardinals from 1934 to 1939. He also played for the New York Giants from 1940 to 1941. His last team was the St. Louis Browns in 1943.
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The Dean Brothers: Dizzy and Daffy
Paul Dean played baseball with his older brother, Jay. Jay was a very well-known player. Because Jay's nickname was "Dizzy," Paul also got a nickname: "Daffy."
- A Quiet Personality: Even though his nickname was "Daffy," Paul was actually a quiet and serious person. The newspapers and sports reporters mostly created the nickname.
Paul's Amazing Rookie Season
Paul Dean had a fantastic first year in Major League Baseball in 1934. He was 22 years old.
Pitching a No-Hitter
On September 21, 1934, Paul did something amazing. He pitched a no-hitter! This means no player on the other team got a hit off him during the whole game. It happened in the second game of a doubleheader against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Dizzy's Joke: His brother Dizzy had pitched a great game earlier that day. After Paul's no-hitter, Dizzy joked, "Shoot! If I'da known Paul was gonna pitch a no-hitter, I'da pitched me one too."
Winning the Pennant and World Series
Paul finished his rookie year with a great record of 19 wins and 11 losses. This helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the National League championship.
- Brotherly Wins: Paul and Dizzy had a special goal. Dizzy said they would win 45 games together. They actually won even more! Dizzy won 30 games, and Paul won 19. That's 49 wins combined!
- World Series Champions: In the 1934 World Series, both Paul and Dizzy were stars. They each won two games. Together, they helped the Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers in seven exciting games. This made them World Series champions!
Later Career and Life
After his incredible rookie year, Paul Dean won 19 games again in 1935. However, he got injured after that. His pitching was not as strong for the rest of his career.
Military Service
Paul Dean served his country during World War II. He was a part of the United States Army.
His Passing
Paul Dean passed away at the age of 68. He died in Springdale, Arkansas, from a heart attack.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
