Dickie Kerr
Little left-hander Dickie Kerr was one of the honest White Sox who was a thorn in the gamblers side during the infamous 1919 World Series. The little-known rookie pitched two complete-game victories against the Reds in that series, including a 10-inning win in Game Six. The following year he netted 21 victories, and followed it up with 19 more in 1921. But after a salary dispute, Kerr retired and pitched semi-pro ball, including games against some of his ex-teammates, the notorious "Black Sox Eight." That move prompted commisioner Landis to suspend Kerr, and when he returned to the majors in 1925, at the age of 31, he was washed up.
Played For
Chicago White Sox (1921-1925)
Born
Richard Henry Kerr was born on July 3, 1893, in St. Louis, MO.
Died
May 4, 1963, Houston, TX
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: CHA
Major League Debut
April 25, 1919
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1919
Frankie Frisch
Bucky Harris
Lefty O'Doul
George Uhle
Curt Walker
Dickie Kerr
Bernie Friberg
Chick Galloway
Virgil Barnes
Related Players
Joe Jackson, Buck Weaver
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1937 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.5% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.1% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
5 |
1.8% |
1942 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1945 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1949 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.7% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.3% |
1952 |
BBWAA |
9 |
3.8% |
1953 |
BBWAA |
13 |
4.9% |
1954 |
BBWAA |
13 |
5.2% |
1955 |
BBWAA |
25 |
10.0% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1919 World Series
Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
Kerr sat out the 1922 and 1923 seasons over a salary dispute with Charlie Comiskey. Briefly during the 1923 season, he was declared inelgible because he played some games that involved former members of the Black Sox, including Joe Jackson and Buck Weaver.
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