Rest in Peace Larry Gowell
Born:
May 2, 1948 Lewiston, Maine
Died:
May 11, 2020 (Age 72)
Positions:
Pitcher
Batted:
Right
Threw
Right
Teams:
New York Yankees (1972)
Key Notes:
Larry only played in 2 games in his Major League career, but he made them special. On October 4, 1972, he recorded his first hit when he got up to bat against Jim Lonborg. As it turns out, it was the last hit by a pitcher before the designated hitter rule came into effect in 1973. The ball now resides in Cooperstown.
Cards:
No card was ever made for him, but this is a great look at what it might have looked like.
May 2, 1948 Lewiston, Maine
Died:
May 11, 2020 (Age 72)
Positions:
Pitcher
Batted:
Right
Threw
Right
Teams:
New York Yankees (1972)
Key Notes:
Larry only played in 2 games in his Major League career, but he made them special. On October 4, 1972, he recorded his first hit when he got up to bat against Jim Lonborg. As it turns out, it was the last hit by a pitcher before the designated hitter rule came into effect in 1973. The ball now resides in Cooperstown.
Cards:
No card was ever made for him, but this is a great look at what it might have looked like.
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