Spec Shea

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Spec Shea
Pitcher
Born: October 2, 1920
Died: July 19, 2002 (aged 81)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1947
for the New York Yankees
Final game
August 27, 1955
for the Washington Senators
Career statistics
Win-Loss     56-46
ERA     3.80
Strikeouts     361
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All star in 1947
  • Led AL in Won-Loss % with .737 in 1947

Francis Joseph "Spec" Shea (October 2, 1920 - July 19, 2002) sometimes known as "The Naugatuck Nugget," was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1947-1955. He played for the New York Yankees from 1947-1951 and the Washington Senators from 1952-1955.

Shea was the winning pitcher in the 1947 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the same year MLB instated the Rookie of the Year Award. Shea was in the running for the award, but it went to Jackie Robinson.

Robert Redford called Spec during production of the film The Natural for pitching consultation.

Spec was born in the borough of Naugatuck, CT and died in New Haven, CT.

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New York Yankees 1947 World Series roster
1 Snuffy Stirnweiss | 3 Allie Clark | 5 Joe DiMaggio | 6 Bobby Brown | 8 Aaron Robinson | 10 Phil Rizzuto | 11 Joe Page | 14 Lonny Frey | 15 Tommy Henrich | 16 Bill Bevens | 20 Spec Shea | 21 Spud Chandler | 22 Allie Reynolds | 24 Billy Johnson | 27 Johnny Lindell | 29 Sherm Lollar | 34 Bobo Newsom | 35 Yogi Berra | 36 Jack Phillips | 38 Karl Drews | 42 Butch Wensloff | 43 Vic Raschi | 50 Ralph Houk | 51 George McQuinn
Manager 37 Bucky Harris


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