Known for his weird, leg-kicking, arm-flailing, hip-swiveling, shoulder-dipping windup,
LeMay depended on his screwball. Recommended to the Giants by famed screwballer Carl
Hubbell, LeMay enjoyed strong International and Pacific Coast league years after
leaving the majors.
(BC)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 1, 1961:
Cubs 30-year-old rookie Cuno Barragan, sidelined since spring training when he broke his ankle, finally gets his first at bat and hits his only ML home run. His clout comes off Giants P Dick LeMay, but the Cubs lose 4–3 in 14 innings.
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