At age 31 Dazzy Vance makes his Brooklyn Robins debut

On April 13, 1922 – – At age 31, pitcher Dazzy Vance makes his Brooklyn Robins debut and loses to Phil Douglas and the New York Giants, 4 – 3. In 1915, when Vance made one start for the Pirates, it was Douglas who beat him. Since then Vance has been in the minor leagues.

The Giants do all their damage in the 2nd scoring 4 times. Irish Meusel goes 3-4 with a home run for the Giants.

Despite his late start, Vance will win 197 games in a 16-season career and a place in the Hall of Fame in 1955.

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