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Dolf Luque

Dolf Luque

Played For
Boston Braves (1914-1915)
Cincinnati Reds (1920-1929)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1930-1931)
New York Giants (1932-1935)

Born
Adolfo Domingo De Guzman Luque was born on August 4, 1890, in Havana

Died
July 3, 1957, Havana,

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  CIN

Major League Debut
May 20, 1914

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Nicknames
The Pride Of Havana

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1937 BBWAA 1 .5%
1938 BBWAA 1 .4%
1939 BBWAA 1 .4%
1950 BBWAA 1 .6%
1952 BBWAA 2 .9%
1953 BBWAA 1 .4%
1956 BBWAA 1 .5%
1958 BBWAA 15 5.6%
1960 BBWAA 4 1.5%

Post-Season Appearances
1919 World Series
1933 World Series

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