Dummy Deegan

William Joseph "Dummy" Deegan (November 16, 1874 – May 17, 1957) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in two games for the 1901 New York Giants.

Dummy Deegan
Pitcher
Born: (1874-11-16)November 16, 1874
Bronx, New York
Died: May 17, 1957(1957-05-17) (aged 82)
Bronx, New York
Batted: Unknown Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 3, 1901, for the New York Giants
Last MLB appearance
August 9, 1901, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Innings pitched17
Win–loss record0-1
Earned run average6.35
Teams
  • New York Giants (1901)

Deegan, nicknamed "Dummy" for being a deaf-mute, was one of three pitchers on the Giants staff with that nickname.


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