Irv Medlinger

Summary

Irving John Medlinger (June 18, 1927 – September 3, 1975) was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons (1949, 1951) with the St. Louis Browns. For his career, he did not record a decision, with a 13.83 earned run average, and 9 strikeouts in 13.2 innings pitched.

Irv Medlinger
Pitcher
Born: (1927-06-18)June 18, 1927
Chicago
Died: September 3, 1975(1975-09-03) (aged 48)
Wheeling, Illinois
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 20, 1949, for the St. Louis Browns
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 1951, for the St. Louis Browns
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average13.83
Strikeouts9
Teams

He was born in Chicago. He was one of two people killed aboard a Piper PA-24 Comanche destroyed on September 3, 1975, while attempting a crash-landing near Wheeling, Illinois, after its engine failed.[1] He died at the age of 48.

References edit

  1. ^ planecrashinfo.com Famous People Who Died in Aviation Accidents: 1970s

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference