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Fannin pitched a shutout in his first major league start in 1946, beating the White Sox, 1-0. He is best remembered as the losing pitcher for the Browns in their 29-4 loss to the Red Sox on June 8, 1950, the most lopsided score in baseball history. (WAB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 31, 1948: The Indians drub the Browns, 8–3, then lose 6–0, to stay in 2nd place behind the A's. In the opener, Lou Boudreau hits a grand slam and Jim Hegan homers in the 5-run 6th inning. Gene Bearden is the winner. In the nitecap, Cliff Fannin allows just four hits to win. » July 16, 1948: The Browns frustrate the third-place Yanks, whipping Allie Reynolds, 10–4. Bob Dillinger leads the way with a bases loaded triple, three singles, two stolen bases and five RBI. Cliff Fannin holds the Yanks scoreless until Phil Rizzuto's homer in the 8th.