Died: February 14, 2008 (at age 88)
Hal Erickson
Born: July 17, 1919
Died: February 14, 2008 (at age 88)
Died: February 14, 2008 (at age 88)
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Harold James Erickson (July 17, 1919 - February 14, 2008) was a relief pitcher who played briefly for the Detroit Tigers during the 1953 season. Listed at 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m), 230 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.
A native of Portland, Oregon, Erickson was a star pitcher with the 1950 Quebec Braves of the Can-Am League, posting a 20-4 record and leading the league in earned run average, strikeouts, and complete games.
Erickson was a 33-year-old rookie when he entered the majors with Detroit in 1953. In 18 relief appearances, he posted a 0-1 record with a 4.73 ERA and one save, giving up 23 runs (17 unearned) on 43 hits and 10 walks while striking out 19 in 32 ⅓ innings of work.
Erickson died in Ogden, Utah, at the age of 88.
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