Walker Cress
Position:
Pitcher
Bats: Right
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Throws: Right
6-5, 205lb (196cm, 92kg)
Born:
March 6, 1917
in Ben Hur, VA
us
Died:
April 21, 1996
in Baton Rouge, LA
Buried:
Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge, LA
Schools: Hiwassee College (Madisonville, TN), Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA)
Debut:
April 27, 1948
(Age 31-052d,
10,510th in major league history)
vs. CHC 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Last Game:
April 30, 1949
(Age 32-055d)
vs. PIT 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER
Rookie Status:
Exceeded rookie limits during 1948 season
Full Name: Walker James Cress
Nicknames:
Foots
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