Deacon Donahue

Deacon Donahue
Pitcher
Born: (1920-06-23)June 23, 1920
Chicago, Illinois
Died: March 6, 2008(2008-03-06) (aged 87)
Glenview, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 16, 1943, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
May 26, 1944, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record 0-2
Earned run average 6.75
Strikeouts 3
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John Stephen Michael "Deacon" Donahue (June 23, 1920 – March 6, 2008) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1943 through 1944 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Donahue batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Donahue was one of several players who only appeared in the majors during World War II. In eight relief appearances, he posted a 0-2 record with a 6.75 earned run average with no saves, giving up 11 runs (one unearned) on 22 hits and three walks while striking out three in 13 ⅔ innings of work.

Following his baseball career, Donahue worked as a movie theatre projectionist in the Chicago area for 40 years. He died in Glenview, Illinois, at the age of 87.

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