Luis Tiant Sr.

Luis Tiant Sr.
Pitcher
Born: (1906-08-27)August 27, 1906
Havana, Cuba
Died: December 10, 1976(1976-12-10) (aged 70)
Milton, Massachusetts, US
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Negro leagues debut
1928, for the Havana Red Sox
Last Negro leagues appearance
1947, for the New York Cubans
Negro leagues statistics
Win–loss record37–28
Run average3.60
Strikeouts416
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Luis Eleuterio Tiant Bravo[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlwis ˈtjant]; August 27, 1906 – December 10, 1976), also known as Luis Tiant Sr., was a Cuban pitcher in Negro league baseball, as well as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico. He also performed with barnstorming teams.

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