Harry Shuman

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Harry Shuman (March 5, 1915 - October 25, 1996) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1942-1943) and the Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944). The right-hander stood 6'2" and weighed 195 lbs.

[edit] Baseball career

Shuman is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on September 14, 1942 in a road game against the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. He pitched two scoreless innings of relief in the 6-1 loss.

Career totals include 30 games pitched, all in relief, a 0-0 record with 19 games finished, 25 earned runs allowed in 50.2 innings, and an ERA of 4.44.

Shuman died in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the age of 81.

[edit] External links

• Baseball Reference
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