Buck Freeman (freembu02)

Alexander Vernon Freeman

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 167 lb.

• Debut April 13, 1921
• Final Game June 10, 1922
• Born July 5, 1893 in Mart, TX USA
• Died February 21, 1953 in Fort Sam Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Alexander Vernon "Buck" Freeman pitched 38 games for the 1921 Cubs and 11 more for the 1922 Cubs. He also had seven seasons in the minors, most notably going 14-9 for the 1924 Denver Bears.

Alex was probably nicknamed "Buck" after the star player Buck Freeman, whose big league career ran from 1891-1907. There was also a Harvey Freeman who pitched in the majors in 1921, and who was also nicknamed "Buck".

Related Sites

Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buck Freeman