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Raymond Brown (February 23, 1908 – February 8, 1965) was an American right-handed pitcher in Negro league baseball, almost exclusively for the Homestead Grays. During his career, he was widely considered the best pitcher in the Negro leagues at the time, and led the Grays to eight pennants in one nine-year span. [1]
Ray Brown Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com. Positions: Pitcher and Outfielder. Bats: Both • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 195lb (185cm, 88kg) Born: February 23, 1908 in McDonald Township, OH. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. Triple Crown. 2x All-Star. 2x World Series. 2x ERA Title.
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In an era where every ticket sold meant that much more job security, Raymond Brown was the pitcher of choice in the Negro Leagues. “He’s what they called their Sunday Pitcher,” said Negro Leagues historian James Riley.
Jan 8, 2012 · In his heyday, Raymond Brown was on top of the Negro League baseball world. He was the Sunday pitcher for the Homestead Grays and played outfield when not on the hill. He was selected to tour with the Negro National League All Stars in 1936, a contingent that included five future Hall of Famers.
Feb 9, 2021 · Ray Brown: 1562.1 IP, 149 ERA+. The ‘Sunday Pitcher’—a term affectionately given to a team’s ace starter, Brown was known for drawing crowds every time it was his day on the bump.
During his nineteen-year career he pitched in two East-West All Star games (1935 and 1940) without a decision. As the mainstay of the Homestead Grays during their dynasty period, Ray pitched a total of seven games in the World Series of 1942-1945, earning a 3-2 World Series ledger.
Dec 27, 2023 · One of the best Negro League pitchers ever, Ray Brown finished his career with one win fewer than Satchel Paige, along with twenty-seven fewer losses. Although already into his forties, he played in the Quebec -based Provincial League in the early 1950s and managed a number of semi-pro teams in the province as well.
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