Friday, May 21, 2010

#50 Red Witt


Custom All-Time Angels Autograph card

George Adrian Witt (Red)
Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 185 lb.
Born: November 9, 1933 in Long Beach, CA.
Debut: September 21, 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates
Final Game: June 10, 1962 Houston Astros

Purchased by the Los Angeles Angels from the Pittsburgh Pirates on October 10, 1961.
Later returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates by the Los Angeles Angels following previous purchase on May 1, 1962.
Autographed 1962 Topps

ANGELS DEBUT:
Started the game and got a no-decision going 3.2 innings and giving up 4 runs on 5 hits and striking out 5 in a 12-5 win against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, April 14, 1962 (D) at Metropolitan Stadium.

ANGELS RECORD:
Went 1-1 in 10 innings over 5 games (2 starts) posting an 8.10 ERA with 10 Ks.

Autographed Custom Index Card
INTERESTING FACTS:
Played on the 1960 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates and faced 15 Yankee batters without allowing a run. Pitched in 8 games for the Astros in 1962, then another season in the minors before retiring.

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