| Jumbo Brown | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: April 30, 1907 Greene, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
| Died: October 2, 1966 (aged 59) Freeport, New York, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 26, 1925, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 27, 1941, for the New York Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 33–31 |
| Earned run average | 4.07 |
| Strikeouts | 301 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Walter George "Jumbo" Brown (April 30, 1907 – October 2, 1966) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants. His professional career spanned from 1925 to 1941.
During his major league career, Brown had a 33–31 win–loss record with a 4.07 earned run average and 29 saves, leading the National League twice. He is known mostly for his large size, weighing 295 pounds (134 kg) during his playing days. Until Walter Young and Jonathan Broxton made their MLB debuts, Brown was the heaviest player to ever play in the major leagues.[1]
- ^ Clair, Michael (June 20, 2014). "With Jumbo Diaz getting called up, here's a history of Jumbos in the Major Leagues". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.