Jack Lamabe

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Jack Lamabe
Pitcher
Born: October 3, 1936
Died: December 21, 2007 (aged 71)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 17, 1962
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Final game
September 22, 1968
for the Chicago Cubs
Career statistics
Wins     33-41
Earned run average     4.24
Strikeouts     434
Teams
Career highlights and awards

John Alexander Lamabe (October 3, 1936December 21, 2007) was a former professional baseball player. He was born in Farmingdale, New York. He was a pitcher over parts of 7 seasons (1962-1968) with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. Lamabe was a member of the 1967 World Series champion Cardinals. An alumnus of the University of Vermont, for his career he compiled a 33-41 record with a 4.24 earned run average and 434 strikeouts in 285 appearances, most as a relief pitcher.

Lamabe also served as head coach of the LSU Tigers baseball team from 1979 until 1983. He was replaced as head coach by Skip Bertman.

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