Kush "had a natural sidearm sinker and a pretty good curve," according to Cubs manager
Charlie Grimm, who recommended Chicago sign him after he tried out on a whim. He
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pitched mostly in relief and was 9-2 in 1946 and 8-3 the next year before
arm trouble and an operation curtailed his career. Considered something of a jinxed
pitcher, he often spoke of a 1948 incident. With the Cubs leading by two runs in
the ninth with two out and two on, his centerfielder knocked himself cold crashing
into the wall pursuing a fly ball. Before another outfielder recovered the ball,
the batter circled the bases for a game-winning homer.
(BC)
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