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Harry Brecheen

Harry Brecheen

Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1940-1952)
St. Louis Browns (1953)

Born
Harry David Brecheen was born on October 14, 1914, in Broken Bow, OK.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  SLN

Major League Debut
April 22, 1940

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Harry Brecheen
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Nicknames
Harry The Cat

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1960 BBWAA 7 2.6%
1968 BBWAA 3 1.1%
1969 BBWAA 2 .6%
1970 BBWAA 3 1.0%
1971 BBWAA 7 1.9%
1972 BBWAA 5 1.3%
1973 BBWAA 3 .8%

Post-Season Appearances
1943 World Series
1944 World Series
1946 World Series

All-Star Selections
1947 NL
1948 NL

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