Don Black
On September 13, 1948, while at the plate, Don Black suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and collapsed. He was in critical condition for days, but eventually recovered. His baseball career, however, was over. The tall right-handed pitcher had posted a 34-55 record in six big league seasons, spent with the Athletics and Indians. Cleveland owner Bill Veeck staged a benefit night for Black, raising more than $40,000 for him.
Played For
Philadelphia Athletics (1943-1945)
Cleveland Indians (1946-1948)
Born
Donald Paul Black was born on July 20, 1916, in Salix, IA.
Died
April 21, 1959, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: PHA
Major League Debut
April 24, 1943
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No-Hitter
7/10/1947: For CLE (A) vs. PHI (A), 3-0 at CLE. 9 innings pitched.
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