Career
At 18 years of age, the 6"1", 180 pounds rookie was the second-youngest player to appear in a National League game that season. He was born in Astoria, New York
Haughey is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World World War World War II His major league debut happened to be on his 18th birthday, and it was the last game of the season. He pitched seven innings of relief against the Cincinnati Reds at Crosley Field, giving up five hits, ten walks, and six runs (three earned) in a 6-1 loss.
Johnny Vander Meer was the winning pitcher.
His career ended with a 0-1 record and a 3.86 European Research Area. Five other players made their Major League debut on the same day as Haughey: Norm Brown, Hank Camelli, Cookie Cuccurullo, Gil Hodges, and Tony Ordenana. (October 3, 1943).
