Johnny Enzmann Explained

Johnny Enzmann
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:4 March 1890
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York
Death Place:Riverhead, New York
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:July 10
Debutyear:1914
Debutteam:Brooklyn Robins
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 2
Finalyear:1920
Finalteam:Philadelphia Phillies
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:11-12
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:2.84
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:91
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John "Gentleman John" Enzmann (March 4, 1890 – March 14, 1984) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

Biography

He pitched for the 1914 Brooklyn Robins, the 1918–1919 Cleveland Indians and the 1920 Philadelphia Phillies. Following his baseball career, Enzmann worked as toolmaker from which he retired in 1972.

The Phillies celebrated the franchise's centennial in 1983 and identified Enzmann as the team's then-living oldest player. Enzmann was 93 years old and living in Ft. Lauderdale.[1] As part of celebrations on May 1, 1983, Enzmann threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Phillies game against the Houston Astros at Veterans Stadium.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: In Philadelphia, They're The Wheeze Kids . Steve Wulf . Sports Illustrated. 1983-03-14 . 2010-12-21.
  2. News: Phillies begin 100-year celebration. Gettysburg Times. 1983-05-03 . 2010-12-21. 11.