Dutch Levsen
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Emil Henry "Dutch" Levsen (April 29, 1898 - March 12, 1972) was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played for six seasons. He spent his entire career with the Cleveland Indians
, pitching for them from 1923 to 1928. He pitched in 80 career games, finishing with a 21–26 record.
On August 28, 1926 Levsen became the last pitcher to win both games of a doubleheader, hurling two 9 inning games back to back, winning 6-1 and 5-1.
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
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who played for six seasons. He spent his entire career with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, pitching for them from 1923 to 1928. He pitched in 80 career games, finishing with a 21–26 record.
On August 28, 1926 Levsen became the last pitcher to win both games of a doubleheader, hurling two 9 inning games back to back, winning 6-1 and 5-1.