Floyd Newkirk
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| Floyd Newkirk | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 16, 1908 Norris City, Illinois | |
| Died: April 15, 1976 (aged 67) Clayton, Missouri | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 21, 1934, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 21, 1934, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games | 1 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Teams | |
Floyd Elmo Newkirk (July 16, 1908 – April 15, 1976) nicknamed "Three-Fingers" was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in 1934. In one career game, he had a 0–0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed.[1]
He attended Illinois College. He was also a World War II veteran. Newkirk was the brother of Major Leaguer Joel Newkirk.
Newkirk was born in Norris City, White County, Illinois; died in Clayton, Missouri; and was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.
References[edit]
- ^ "Floyd Newkirk". Baseball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs
- Floyd Newkirk at Find a Grave
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