Firpo Marberry
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg)
Born: November 30, 1898 in Streetman, TX
Died: June 30, 1976 in Mexia, TX
Buried: Birdston Cemetery, Streetman, TX
Debut: August 11, 1923 (5,784th in major league history)
vs. CHW 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Last Game: June 10, 1936 (Age 37-193d)
vs. CLE 1.0 IP, 3 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 2 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1924 season
Full Name: Frederick Marberry
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Firpo Marberry
Marberry’s physique and dark, scowling look suggested boxer Luis Firpo, “The Wild Bull of the Pampas,” who had once knocked Jack Dempsey out of the ring. The nickname suited the pitcher. He was one of the first pitchers to be used almost exclusively in relief, leading the American League five times in saves. He was even more successful when he started, winning 94 games in that role for a .644 percentage. His 53 relief wins yielded a .589 percentage.
In the final stages of his career he was offered an umpiring job by the American League and retired from the pennant-bound Detroit Tigers to call balls and strikes the rest of the year. He was never assigned to games involving his former teammates.
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