Orville Jorgens

Orville Edwin Jorgens

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 180 lb.
• Debut April 19, 1935
• Final Game September 29, 1937
• Born June 4, 1908 in Rockford, IL USA
• Died January 11, 1992 in Colorado Springs, CO USA

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Biographical Information

Brother of Art Jorgens, Orville Jorgens appeared in 144 games, all for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1935 to 1937. He came to the Phillies from the Baltimore Orioles in the International League.

Although Art Jorgens was born in Norway, his younger brother Orville was born three years later in Rockford, IL.

Orville pitched for Montreal in 1938.