What was Dizzy Dean’s number?
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Asked by: Eugene Rankin
What was Dizzy Dean’s real first name?
Jay Hanna Dean
Born Jay Hanna Dean on Jan. 16, 1910 in Lucas, Ark., Dean attended public school only through second grade. His colorful personality and eccentric behavior earned him the nickname “Dizzy”. “Nobody ever taught him baseball and he never had to learn,” said sportswriter Red Smith.
When did Dizzy Dean win 30 games?
1934
Dean was best known for winning 30 games in 1934 while leading the “Gashouse Gang” Cardinals to the National League pennant and the World Series win over the Detroit Tigers. He had a 30–7 record with a 2.66 ERA during the regular season.
What was Daffy Dean’s real name?
Paul Dee Dean
Paul Dee Dean (August 14, 1912 – March 17, 1981), nicknamed “Daffy”, was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Born in Lucas, Arkansas, he pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals (1934–1939), the New York Giants (1940–1941), and the St. Louis Browns (1943).
