Curt Simmons 18 years old signs contract with Philadelphia Phillies
June 25, 1947, Curt Simmons, 18 years old, signs a contract with Philadelphia Phillies as General Manager Herb Pennock looks on. Curt had a 20-year career as a left-handed Pitcher. Starting with the Philadelphia Phillies 1947 ~1960, St. Louis Cardinals 1960-66, Chicago Cubs 1966-67 and the California Angels. Curt ended his career with a 193- 183 record, ERA 3.54 with 1,697 strikeouts. He was a 3 x Allstar in 1952,53 and 1957 and World Series Champion in 1964 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Curt Simmons is on the Philadelphia Wall of Fame. A well-respected opponent. Henry Aaron and Stan Musial each said he was the toughest Pitcher they ever had to face.
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