Mel Parnell reveals he pitched last season with a sore elbow

April 3, 1950
Injury
1950, April 3, Boston Red Sox, Mel Parnell

On April 3, 1950 — Considered a well-guarded secret, Mel Parnell reveals he pitched all but three of his 39 games for Boston last season with a sore elbow. The 27 year-old ‘Dusty’ finished the season 25-7 with a 2.77 ERA for the second-place Red Sox.

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