| Monty Stratton | |
|---|---|
 Stratton, circa 1938 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 21, 1912 Palacios, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: September 29, 1982 (aged 70) Greenville, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 2, 1934, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1938, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 36–23 |
| Earned run average | 3.71 |
| Strikeouts | 196 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Monty Franklin Pierce Stratton (May 21, 1912 – September 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).[1] He was born in Palacios, Texas (some sources state Wagner, Texas) and lived in Greenville, Texas, for part of his life. His major league career ended prematurely when a hunting accident in 1938 forced doctors to amputate his right leg. Wearing a prosthetic leg, Stratton played in the minor leagues from 1946 to 1953. His comeback was the subject of the 1949 film The Stratton Story, in which he was portrayed by Jimmy Stewart.
- ^ "Monty Stratton". baseballbiography.com. Retrieved September 18, 2014.