Al Cicotte

Alva Warren Cicotte (December 23, 1929 – November 29, 1982), nicknamed "Bozo," was a Major League Baseball player who played in five seasons in the big leagues with six teams: New York Yankees (1957); Washington Senators (1958); Detroit Tigers (1958); Cleveland Indians (1959); St. Louis Cardinals (1961); and Houston Colt .45's (1962). Born in Melvindale, Michigan, Al Cicotte pitched in 102 big league games, 16 as a starter, and compiled a record of 10-13. In 260 innings pitched, Cicotte had an earned run average of 4.36.

Al Cicotte died in 1982 at age 52 in Westland, Michigan. He was survived by his father, Warren John Cicotte (1913-2004), a nephew of Eddie Cicotte, who was one of the "Black Sox" banned from baseball for their alleged involvement in fixing the 1919 World Series.

External links

* [http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/cicotal01.shtml Baseball-Reference.com]
* [http://www.vintagecardtraders.org/virtual/59topps/59topps-057.jpg1959 Baseball Card]