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Good stuff and bad control kept Cole bouncing from ML bullpens to the minor leagues during his career. In 1954, the Cubs gave him 14 tries as a starter but he walked 62 in 84 innings en route to a 3-8 mark. (FK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 13, 1951: The Dodgers spot the Braves six runs, then roar back to win, 12–6 and take over the National League lead. Erv Palica gives up just two hits over the last seven innings for his first win. Brooklyn scores five runs off Max Surkont in the 3rd and 4th innings, and Carl Furillo adds a three-run homer in the 5th off Dave Cole. » September 15, 1951: The Cardinals take 11 walks, a record tying five by Solly Hemus, and beat the Braves 10–1. Boston's starter Dave Cole walks the first three batters he faces, then hits Enos Slaughter to force in Hemus. » March 20, 1954: The Cubs send SS Roy Smalley to the Braves for P Dave Cole, opening up the shortstop job for Ernie Banks. » March 19, 1955: The Cubs sell P Dave Cole to the Phillies. Apprised of the sale, Cole remarks, "That's too bad. They're the only team I can beat."