Al Cicotte

Alva Warren Cicotte
(Bozo)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 185 lb.
• High School Melvindale High School
• Debut April 22, 1957
• Final Game May 8, 1962
• Born December 23, 1929 in Melvindale, MI USA
• Died November 29, 1982 in Westland, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Detroit born and bred, Al Cicotte (pronounced "sea-cot") was the grandnephew of Eddie Cicotte of Black Sox infamy. His career at the apex was a little more brief than Eddie's, pitching for six teams (including his hometown Tigers in five years and racking up a 10-13, 4.36 record with 5 saves in 102 games. In the minors, Al was the International League Pitcher of the Year with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1960. He went 16-7 with a 1.79 ERA and 158 strikeouts to win the league's pitching Triple Crown. He also threw an 11-inning no-hitter against the Montreal Royals on September 3rd. Al served in the United States Air Force Reserves in 1949 and 1950.

Notable Achievements

• 1960 Pitcher of the Year International League Toronto Maple Leafs

Related Sites

• Al Cicotte at the SABR Bio Project