Rip Sewell Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: R Height: 73 Weight: 180 Born: Saturday, May 11, 1907 in Decatur, AL USA Died: 9 3 1989 in Plant City, FL USA Debut: 6/14/1932 Last Game: 9/19/1949 Full Name: Truett Banks Sewell
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On July 9, 1946, At Fenway Park in Boston Ted Williams, playing in the All-Star Game, homers on the famed blooper pitch thrown by Rip Sewell of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Williams finishes the game with two home runs, two singles, and a record-setting five RBIs in the American League’s 12-0 win. With the AL up…
On June 1, 1943, Truett “Rip” Sewell of the Pittsburgh Pirates debuts his “eephus” or “blooper ball” pitch, which travels as high as 25 feet above the ground before dropping into the strike zone. Sewell will use the pitch on his way to a 20-win campaign.
On June 19, 1942, At Braves Field, Boston Braves outfielder and future hall of farmer Paul Waner reaches the 3,000-hit circle with a single against Truett “Rip” Sewell. The 39-year-old Waner, collects the milestone hit against his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates. Waner’s Braves lose the game, 7-6, in 11 innings…Nicknamed ‘Big Poison’ he becomes…
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