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Eppa Rixey Jr. (May 3, 1891 – February 28, 1963), nicknamed "Jephtha", was an American baseball player who played 21 seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1933 as a left-handed pitcher.
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- May 3, 1891
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Eppa Rixey, a Hall of Fame left-hander who pitched for the Phillies and Reds from 1912 to 1933. Find out how he got his nickname, what he did off the field, and why he was a gentleman and a gentleman.
Eppa Rixey was an atypical ball player for his era, coming to the big leagues from the University of Virginia after graduating in 1912 with a degree in chemistry. The left-hander’s talents were spotted by National League umpire Cy Rigler, who was a part of the baseball and basketball staff at the university.
Eppa Rixey Bio. Fullname: Eppa Rixey; Nickname: Jeptha; Born: 5/03/1891 in Culpeper, VA; College: Virginia; Debut: 6/21/1912; Hall of Fame: 1963; Died: 2/28/1963
School: Last Game: (Age 42-094d) 9.0 IP, 10 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER, W. Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1963. (Voted by Veteran's Committee) View Eppa Rixey's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1912 season. Full Name: Eppa Rixey.
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Apr 25, 2013 · Eppa Rixey was a left-handed pitcher who won 266 games in the National League, the most by any lefty until Warren Spahn. He died in 1963, shortly after being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee.
