Wimpy Quinn

Wellington Hunt Quinn

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 187 lb.
• School University of Oregon
• Debut June 8, 1941
• Final Game September 25, 1941
• Born May 14, 1918 in Birmingham, AL USA
• Died September 1, 1954 in Santa Monica, CA USA

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Biographical Information

All three of Wimpy Quinn's major league appearances came on the mound. However, he was a first baseman in the minors from 1939-1951, hitting .300 six times, three times topping 20 homers and driving in 100 or more runs 4 times, including two seasons of 150+. He only pitched from 1940-1942 and was never exclusively a pitcher in the minors.

He did hit .500 in the majors (1-for-2).

Quinn managed at Bakersfield in 1951.

He died of cancer at age 36.