Van Mungo
Teams Van Mungo Played For
Brooklyn Dodgers (1931-1941)
New York Giants (1942-1945)
Born
Van Lingle Mungo was born on June 8, 1911, in Pageland, SC.
Died
February 12, 1985, Pageland, SC
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: BRO
Major League Debut
September 7, 1931
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1931
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Bucky Walters
Paul Derringer
Van Lingle Mungo
Gee Walker
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1945 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.8% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
2 |
.7% |
|
Notes
Mungo refused to take the field oir start the game until one of his teammates touched his glove.
All-Star Selections
1934 NL
1936 NL
1937 NL
1945 NL
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