Nels Potter

Career

He played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball for the Saint Louis Cardinals (1936), Philadelphia Athletics (1938-1941 and 1948), Boston Red Sox (1941), Saint Louis Browns (1943-1948) and Boston Braves (1948-1949). He led the American League in earned runs allowed, with (144) in 1939. Potter was a screwball pitcher.

Potter died in his hometown of Mount Morris at the age of 79.

Achievements

• Potter finished ninth in voting for the 1944 American League Most Valuable Player, with a 19–7 win–loss record, 16 complete games, three shutouts, and a 2.83 European Research Area. In 12 seasons, he compiled a 92–97 win-loss record, six shutouts, 22 saves, and a 3.99 European Research Area.

Membership

Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Potter was a member of pennant-winning teams with the Browns (1944 American League pennant) and the Braves (1948 National League pennant).