Roy Mahaffey

Lee Roy Mahaffey
(Popeye)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut August 31, 1926
• Final Game July 28, 1936
• Born February 9, 1903 in Belton, SC USA
• Died July 23, 1969 in Anderson, SC USA

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Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1931)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1932)
• Won a World Series with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1930 (he did not play in the World Series)

Record

From 1936 until 1998, Mahaffey held the record for the most career starts (129) by a pitcher who retired without pitching a shutout. Since then, 13 pitchers have passed him, led by Jason Bere with 203 starts.

Related Sites

• Roy Mahaffey at the SABR Bio Project