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In 18 years, he finished with a 101–118 record and a 4.24 European Research Area in 711 games (161 starts).
In 18 years, he finished with a 101–118 record and a 4.24 European Research Area in 711 games (161 starts).
The most prominent portion of his career was spent early on with the Chicago Cubs (1950–1954). He had 1158 strikeouts in 1,967 2/3 innings pitched. Klippstein was often known for his control problems.
He was the son-in-law of former pitcher Dutch Leonard.
Klippstein was tied (with Mike Fornieles) for the league lead in saves in 1960 when he had 14. Klippstein died while listening to a radio broadcast of the Cubs versus Florida Marlins game of the National League Championship Series.
