Lew Moren

Lewis Howard "Hicks" Moren (August 4, 1883 – November 2, 1966) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched six seasons from 1903 to 1910: two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. In 1908, Moren was credited by the New York Press for inventing the knuckleball; however Eddie Cicotte is today more often cited as the inventor of the pitch. Moren retired with a career record of 48 wins, 57 losses, and a 2.95 earned run average.

Lew Moren
Pitcher
Born: (1883-08-04)August 4, 1883
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died: November 2, 1966(1966-11-02) (aged 83)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 21, 1903, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Last MLB appearance
September 23, 1910, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record48-57
Earned run average2.95
Strikeouts356
Teams

Moren committed suicide in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by slitting his throat.[1]

See also

References

  1. "Baseball Suicides". Baseball-Almanac. Retrieved 2012-12-16.
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