Chris Haughey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Chris Haughey

American baseball player

Date of Birth: 03-Oct-1925

Place of Birth: Astoria, New York, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Chris Haughey

  • Christopher Francis Haughey, nicknamed "Bud" (born October 3, 1925), is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943.
  • At 18 years of age, the 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 180 lb (82 kg) rookie was the second-youngest player to appear in a National League game that season.
  • He was born in Astoria, New York Haughey is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II.
  • His major league debut happened to be on his 18th birthday, and it was the last game of the season.
  • He pitched seven innings of relief against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field, giving up five hits, ten walks, and six runs (three earned) in a 6–1 loss.
  • Johnny Vander Meer was the winning pitcher.
  • His career ended with a 0–1 record and a 3.86 ERA.
  • Five other players made their Major League debut on the same day, October 3, 1943, as Haughey: Norm Brown, Hank Camelli, Cookie Cuccurullo, Gil Hodges, and Tony Ordenana.

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