Shirley's only winning season was 1944, when the Browns won their only pennant; he
was 5-4 in spot starts and long relief.
(NLM)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»July 27th, 1946: Rudy York of Boston hits grand-slam HRs in the second and fifth innings off Tex Shirley of the St. Louis Browns, as the Red Sox win 13-6. Only Tony Lazzeri and Jim Tabor have accomplished this feat before York. York also has a 2-run double to knock in 10 runs. He had five RBI against the Browns the day before.