Dutch Levsen

Emil Henry Levsen

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.
• School Iowa State University
• High School Wyoming (IA) High School
• Debut September 28, 1923
• Final Game July 31, 1928
• Born April 29, 1898 in Wyoming, IA USA
• Died March 12, 1972 in St. Louis Park, MN USA

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Famous Last

On August 28, 1926, Levsen became the last player to ever throw two complete-game victories on the same day. He pitched both ends of a doubleheader for the Cleveland Indians against the Boston TRed Sox, and won the games 6-1 over Hal Wiltse and 5-1 over Slim Harriss. Less than a year later, Jack Scott became the last pitcher to pitch two complete games in a day (Scott split his decisions). Those two wins were the 15th and 16th of Levsen's career: he managed just five more wins before retiring, which may help explain why you don't see this any more.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1926)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1926)

Related Sites

• Dutch Levsen at the SABR Bio Project