Ed Donnelly (donneed02)

Edward Vincent Donnelly

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 175 lb.
• High School Quincy (MI) High School
• Debut August 1, 1959
• Final Game September 20, 1959
• Born December 10, 1932 in Allen, MI USA
• Died December 25, 1992 in Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Ed Donnelly had his only career win on August 13, 1959. It was in a wild 20-9 win for the Chicago Cubs over the San Francisco Giants. He came in in the top of the 4th with the Cubs trailing, 7-6. He walked Jackie Brandt, got Jim Davenport to hit into a double play, gave up a triple to Willie Mays then struck out Orlando Cepeda. The Cubs came back to score 4 in the bottom of the 4th and Donnelly got the win. Don Elston pitched the last 5 innings giving up just 2 runs to get the save.

He is the grandfather of Jarred Cosart.