Freddie Fitzsimmons Death
Frederick passed away on November 18, 1979 at the age of 78 in Yucca Valley, CA.
When did Freddie Fitzsimmons die?
November 18, 1979How old was Freddie Fitzsimmons when died?
78Where did Freddie Fitzsimmons die? What was the location of death?
Yucca Valley, CA
Freddie Fitzsimmons Birthday and Date of Death
Freddie Fitzsimmons was born on July 26, 1901 and died on November 18, 1979. Frederick was 78 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: July 26, 1901
Date of Death: November 18, 1979
Age at Death: 78
Freddie Fitzsimmons - Biography
Frederick Landis Fitzsimmons (July 28, 1901 – November 18, 1979), nicknamed "Fat Freddie", was an American right-handed pitcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who played from 1925 to 1943 with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Known for his mastery of the knuckle curve, his 217 wins were the third most by a National League right-hander in the period from 1920 to 1955, trailing only Burleigh Grimes and Paul Derringer. In 1940 he set an NL record, which stood until 1959, with a single-season winning percentage of .889 (16–2). He was an agile fielder in spite of his heavy build, holding the major league record for career double plays (79) from 1938 to 1964, and tying another record by leading the league in putouts four times; he ranked eighth in NL history in putouts (237) and ninth in fielding percentage (.977) when his career ended.
