Al_Veigel

Al Veigel

Al Veigel

American baseball player (1917-2012)

Allen Francis Veigel (January 30, 1917 – April 8, 2012) was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher, born in Dover, Ohio, who played for the Boston Bees during the 1939 season. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 180 lb (82 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.

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In a one-season career, Veigel posted a 0–1 record with a 6.75 ERA in two appearances, giving up six runs (four unearned) on three hits and five walks while striking out one in 22⁄3 innings of work.

During World War II, Veigel served in the Army Air Force.[1] After the war, he had a career in sales.[2] He continued to be involved in sports as a high school and college basketball referee.[2]

Veigel died in the city of his birth on April 8, 2012, aged 95.

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References

  1. [1]
    "Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Allen F. "Al" Veigel". legacy.com. April 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2020.


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