Al Javery

Alva William Javery
(Beartracks)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 183 lb.
• High School Oxford (MA) High School
• Debut April 23, 1940
• Final Game May 8, 1946
• Born June 5, 1918 in Worcester, MA USA
• Died August 16, 1977 in Putnam, CT USA

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Biographical Information

Al "Beartracks" Javery was the star of the staff on the Boston Braves in 1942 when youngster Warren Spahn came up for his first cup of coffee. Javery was a wartime pitcher who was an All-Star in 1943 and 1944, but petered out in 1945.

In 1948 he pitched for the St. Hyacinthe Saints in Canada's Provincial League.

Javery died from a heart attack on August 16, 1977, the same day that rock and roll legend Elvis Presley died.

Notable Achievements

• 2-time NL All-Star (1943 & 1944)
• NL Innings Pitched Leader (1943)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1943)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1942-1944)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1943)

Related Sites

• Al Javery at the SABR Bio Project