Ulysses Stoner
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Ulysses Simpson Grant "Lil" Stoner (February 28,
1899 - June 26, 1966) born in Bowie, Texas
was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
(1922 and 1924–29), Pittsburgh Pirates
(1930) and Philadelphia Phillies
(1931).
In 9 seasons he had a 50-58 Win-Loss record, 229 Games, 111 Games Started, 45 Complete Games, 1 Shutout, 72 Games Finished, 14 Saves, 1,003 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 1,180 Hits Allowed, 623 Runs Allowed, 531 Earned Runs Allowed, 62 Home Runs Allowed, 374 Walks Allowed, 299 Strikeouts, 28 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 4,492 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 4.76 ERA.
He was an avid grower of irises and was an accredited Judge of the American Iris Society. Source: Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Number 183, October 1966, Page 94.
He died in Enid, Oklahoma
at the age of 67.
1899 - June 26, 1966) born in Bowie, Texas
Bowie, Texas
Bowie is a city in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,219 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Bowie has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:...
was a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
(1922 and 1924–29), Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
(1930) and Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
(1931).
In 9 seasons he had a 50-58 Win-Loss record, 229 Games, 111 Games Started, 45 Complete Games, 1 Shutout, 72 Games Finished, 14 Saves, 1,003 ⅔ Innings Pitched, 1,180 Hits Allowed, 623 Runs Allowed, 531 Earned Runs Allowed, 62 Home Runs Allowed, 374 Walks Allowed, 299 Strikeouts, 28 Hit Batsmen, 24 Wild Pitches, 4,492 Batters Faced, 1 Balk and a 4.76 ERA.
He was an avid grower of irises and was an accredited Judge of the American Iris Society. Source: Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Number 183, October 1966, Page 94.
He died in Enid, Oklahoma
Enid, Oklahoma
Enid is a city in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2010, the population was 49,379, making it the ninth largest city in Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Garfield County. Enid was founded during the opening of the Cherokee Outlet in the Land Run of 1893, and is named after Enid, a...
at the age of 67.