Slim Love
American baseball player
Died when: 52 years 121 days (627 months)Star Sign: Leo
Edward Haughton "Slim" Love (August 1, 1890 – November 30, 1942) was an American professional baseball pitcher from approximately 1910 to 1930.He played six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Washington Senators (1913), New York Yankees (1916–1918), and Detroit Tigers (1919–1920).
Over six major league seasons, Love compiled a 28–21 record with a 3.04 earned run average (ERA).He also played in the minor leagues, including stints with the Los Angeles Angels (1914–1915) and Dallas Marines/Steers (1922–1928).
Love's nickname was based on his large, lean frame, at 6 ft 7.5 in (2.02 m) and 195 pounds (88 kg).Upon his debut, Love became the tallest pitcher in major league history, surpassing Hippo Vaughn who stood six feet, four inches.
Love remained the tallest pitcher in major league history until Johnny Gee made his debut in 1939 at six feet, nine inches.
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