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Vern Law

Played For
Pittsburgh Pirates (1950-1967)

Born
Vernon Sanders Law was born on March 12, 1930, in Meridian, ID.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  PIT

Major League Debut
June 11, 1950

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Nicknames
Deacon,Preacher

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1973 BBWAA 9 2.4%
1975 BBWAA 6 1.7%
1976 BBWAA 9 2.3%
1977 BBWAA 5 1.3%
1978 BBWAA 6 1.6%
1979 BBWAA 9 2.1%

Post-Season Appearances
1960 World Series

Awards and Honors
1960 ML Cy Young

All-Star Selections
1960 NL

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