- George Hesselbacher
Infobox MLB retired
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bgcolor2=maroon
textcolor1=white
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name=George Hesselbacher
position=Pitcher
bats=Right
throws=Right
birthdate=January 18 ,1895
deathdate=Death date and age|1980|2|18|1895|1|18|
debutdate=June 29
debutyear=by|1916
debutteam=Philadelphia Athletics
finaldate=July 19
finalyear=by|1916
finalteam=Philadelphia Athletics
stat1label=ERA
stat1value=7.27
stat2label=Record
stat2value=0-4
stat3label=Strikeouts
stat3value=6
teams=
*Philadelphia Athletics (1916)
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*noneGeorge Edward Hesselbacher is a former
Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for thePhiladelphia Athletics . He was born onJanuary 18 ,1895 inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania . He was 6'2" and 175 pounds, and he also threw and batted right-handed.On
June 29 ,1916 , Hesselbacher made his Major League debut at the age of 21. He would end up seeing Major League action in that season only, starting 4 games and compiling an 0-4 record in 26 innings. He walked 22, struck out six and had an ERA of 7.27. He played his final game onJuly 19 ,1916 .On
February 18 ,1980 , Hesselbacher died inRydal, Pennsylvania . His body was laid to rest inNorthwood Cemetery in Philadelphia.Other Information
*Hesselbacher served as a commanding officer in the
United States Army duringWorld War I .
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