Preacher Roe

Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1938)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1944-1947)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1948-1954)

Scouting Report
"...a left-handed mound artist who topped the AA last season in strikeouts (136) and shutouts (6). With Columbus, he pitched an won 2 of the four victories in the little World's Series. His WL record for the season was 15-7—and he looks like a treasure for the Pirates." — from Who's Who in the Major Leagues, 1944

Born
Elwin Charles Roe was born on February 26, 1915, in Ash Flat, AR.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Left

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  BRO

Major League Debut
August 22, 1938

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Preacher Roe
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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1960 BBWAA 1 .4% 1962 BBWAA 1 .6% 1968 BBWAA 2 .7% 1970 BBWAA 1 .3% 1971 BBWAA 3 .8% 1972 BBWAA 2 .5%

Post-Season Appearances
1949 World Series
1952 World Series
1953 World Series

All-Star Selections
1945 NL
1949 NL
1950 NL
1951 NL
1952 NL

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