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Dizzy Dean is a MLB baseball player. He was born on January 16, 1910

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Also Known As Jay Hanna Dean
Born January 16, 1911 • Arkansas
Died July 17, 1974 (aged 63) • Reno • Nevada
Awards And Honors Baseball Hall of Fame (1953) • Most Valuable Player (1934) • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1953) • four-time All-Star • 1x MVP • 1 World Series championship
Height/Weight 6 ft 2 inches, 182 lb (188 cm, 82 kg)
Batting Hand right
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date September 28, 1930
Last Game September 28, 1947
Jersey Number 31 (1947-1947, St. Louis Browns) • 22 (1938-1941, Chicago Cubs) • 17 (1932-1937, St. Louis Cardinals)
Position pitcher
Earned Run Average 3.02
Games Played 317
Games Started 230
Innings Pitched 1,967.10
Losses 83
Saves 31
Strikeouts 1,163
Walks And Hits Per Inning Pitched 1.206
Wins 150

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What was Dizzy Dean's earned run average (ERA)?
Dizzy Dean had a career earned run average of 3.02.
What position did Dizzy Dean play?
Dizzy Dean played pitcher.
How tall was Dizzy Dean?
Dizzy Dean was 6 ft 2 inches, 182 lb (188 cm, 82 kg).
Where was Dizzy Dean born?
Dizzy Dean was born in Lucas, Arkansas, United States.
How many strikeouts did Dizzy Dean have?
Dizzy Dean struck out 1,163 batters during his career.
How many wins did Dizzy Dean have?
Dizzy Dean had 150 wins during his career.
When was Dizzy Dean born?
Dizzy Dean was born on January 16, 1910.

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