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Hal McKain

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Hal McKain
Pitcher
Born: (1906-06-10)June 10, 1906
Logan, Iowa, U.S.
Died: January 24, 1970(1970-01-24) (aged 63)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 22, 1923, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
May 30, 1932, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record18–23
Earned run average4.93
Strikeouts136
Teams
As player

Harold Le Roy McKain (July 10, 1906 – January 24, 1970) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for five seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians in 1927 and the Chicago White Sox from 1929 to 1932. After being a pitcher, McKain served as a retail sales manager in Sacramento, California.[1] McKain died on January 24, 1970 of a sudden heart attack at the age of 63.[2] McKain is interred in Council Bluffs, Iowa.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Hal McKain, Ex-Commodore Pitcher, Dies". The Decatur Daily Review. Decatur, Illinois. January 26, 1970. p. 10. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ "Hal McKain Dies of Heart Attack". The New Era. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. January 26, 1970. p. 25. Retrieved January 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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