Lefty Tyler
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George Albert "Lefty" Tyler (December 14, 1889 – September 29, 1953) was a professional baseball
pitcher from 1910 to 1921. From 1910 to 1917 Tyler played with the Boston Doves/Braves
. Tyler performed well, Having an earned run average (ERA) under 3 in all but two years. In 1918, Tyler was traded to the Chicago Cubs
for Larry Doyle, Art Wilson
, and $15,000. Tyler did well in Chicago as well, having ERA's under 4. Tyler's career earned run average was 2.95. His brother, Fred Tyler
, played in the major leagues in 1914 as a catcher.
In 1914
, Tyler was a member of the Braves team that went from last place to first place in two months, becoming the first team to win a pennant
after being in last place on the Fourth of July. The team then went on to defeat Connie Mack's
heavily-favored Philadelphia Athletics
in the 1914 World Series
.
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
pitcher from 1910 to 1921. From 1910 to 1917 Tyler played with the Boston Doves/Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. Tyler performed well, Having an earned run average (ERA) under 3 in all but two years. In 1918, Tyler was traded to the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Larry Doyle, Art Wilson
Art Wilson
Arthur Earl "Dutch" Wilson was a catcher in Major League Baseball.Wilson was the catcher for Cubs pitcher Hippo Vaughn during the "double no-hitter" game in 1917. The Cubs lost the game on an error by Wilson in the 10th inning.-References:...
, and $15,000. Tyler did well in Chicago as well, having ERA's under 4. Tyler's career earned run average was 2.95. His brother, Fred Tyler
Fred Tyler (baseball)
Frederick Franklin "Clancy" Tyler was a Major League Baseball player. He played one season with the Boston Braves in 1914.-External links:...
, played in the major leagues in 1914 as a catcher.
In 1914
1914 Boston Braves season
The 1914 Boston Braves was a season in American baseball. The team finished first in the National League, winning the pennant by 10½ games over the New York Giants...
, Tyler was a member of the Braves team that went from last place to first place in two months, becoming the first team to win a pennant
Pennant (sports)
A pennant is a commemorative flag typically used to show support for a particular athletic team. Pennants have been historically used in all types of athletic levels: high school, collegiate, professional etc. Traditionally, pennants were made of felt and fashioned in the official colors of a...
after being in last place on the Fourth of July. The team then went on to defeat Connie Mack's
Connie Mack (baseball)
Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. , better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins , losses , and games managed , with his victory total being almost 1,000 more...
heavily-favored Philadelphia Athletics
1914 Philadelphia Athletics season
The Philadelphia Athletics season was a season in American baseball. It involved the A's finishing first in the American League with a record of 99 wins and 53 losses...
in the 1914 World Series
1914 World Series
In the 1914 World Series, the Boston Braves beat the Philadelphia Athletics in a four-game sweep.A contender for greatest upset of all time, the "Miracle Braves" were in last place on July 4, then roared on to win the National League pennant by games and sweep the stunned Athletics...
.