Al Veigel

Allen Francis Veigel (January 30, 1917 – April 8, 2012) was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher, born in Dover, Ohio, who played for the Boston Bees during the 1939 season. Listed at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), 180 lb (82 kg), he batted and threw right-handed.

Al Veigel
Pitcher
Born: (1917-01-30)January 30, 1917
Dover, Ohio
Died: April 8, 2012(2012-04-08) (aged 95)
Dover, Ohio
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 21, 1939, for the Boston Bees
Last appearance
September 25, 1939, for the Boston Bees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–1
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts1
Teams

In a one-season career, Veigel posted a 0–1 record with a 6.75 ERA in two appearances, giving up six runs (four unearned) on three hits and five walks while striking out one in 223 innings of work.

During World War II, Veigel served in the Army Air Force.[1] After the war, he had a career in sales.[2] He continued to be involved in sports as a high school and college basketball referee.[2]

Veigel died in the city of his birth on April 8, 2012, aged 95.

See also

References

  1. "Baseball in Wartime – Those Who Served A to Z". BaseballinWartime.com. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  2. "Allen F. "Al" Veigel". legacy.com. April 11, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2020.


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