Tex Clevenger

Truman Eugene "Tex" Clevenger (July 9, 1932 – August 24, 2019) was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher and spot starter. He played for the Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees from 1954 to 1962.

Tex Clevenger
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Pitcher
Born: (1932-07-09)July 9, 1932
Visalia, California
Died: August 24, 2019(2019-08-24) (aged 87)
Porterville, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1954, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 1962, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record36–37
Earned run average4.18
Strikeouts361
Innings pitched69423
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Clevenger was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2008. He died from the disease on August 24, 2019 in Porterville, California at the age of 87.[1]

References

  1. "Tex Clevenger, former Fresno State pitcher and Fresno Co. Athletic Hall of Famer, dies at 87". ABC30 Fresno. August 25, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2019.

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