Dummy Deegan Explained

Dummy Deegan
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Right
Birth Date:16 November 1874
Birth Place:Bronx, New York
Death Place:Bronx, New York
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 3
Debutyear:1901
Debutteam:New York Giants
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:August 9
Finalyear:1901
Finalteam:New York Giants
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Innings pitched
Stat1value:17
Stat2label:Win–loss record
Stat2value:0–1
Stat3label:Earned run average
Stat3value:6.35
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William Joseph "Dummy" Deegan (November 16, 1874 – May 17, 1957) was an American professional baseball pitcher. In 1901, he played in two games for the New York Giants of Major League Baseball.

Deegan, nicknamed "Dummy" for being a deaf-mute, was one of three pitchers on the Giants staff in 1901 with that nickname; the other two being Dummy Leitner and Dummy Taylor.