Gene Dale

Emmett Eugene Dale

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 179 lb.

• Debut September 19, 1911
• Final Game July 2, 1916
• Born June 16, 1889 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died March 20, 1958 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

"Gene Dale did the pitching against Matty, and he was far better than the veteran." - New York Times, July 13, 1915, about a ballgame in which Dale outpitched Christy Mathewson

Gene Dale played four seasons in the majors. Most notably, he went 18-17 with the Cincinnati Reds in 1915. In November of 1920, Dale was expelled from Organized Ball for allegedly conspiring to throw games while with the Salt Lake City Bees.

Dale was born, and died, in St. Louis, MO. Two of his major league seasons were spent with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1915)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1915)

Related Sites

• Gene Dale at the SABR Bio Project
• Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Dale