Bill Bevens | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Hubbard, Oregon, U.S. | October 21, 1916|
Died: October 26, 1991 Salem, Oregon, U.S. | (aged 75)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 12, 1944, for the New York Yankees | |
Last MLB appearance | |
October 6, 1947, for the New York Yankees | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 40–36 |
Earned run average | 3.08 |
Strikeouts | 289 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Floyd Clifford "Bill" Bevens (October 21, 1916 – October 26, 1991) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees from 1944 through 1947. Bevens is notable for his performance in Game 4 of the 1947 World Series when he came within one out from throwing what would have been the first no-hitter in World Series history.