Career
Born in Lucas, Arkansas, he pitched for the Saint Louis Cardinals (from 1934 to 1939), the New York Giants (from 1940 to 1941), and the Saint Louis Browns (1943). Dean played several years of baseball alongside his better-known brother, Jay. Because of his brother"s nickname, "Dizzy", Dean also had a nickname, Daffy, but this did not reflect his personality as he was considered quiet and serious.
The nickname was mainly a creation of the press
During his rookie season (at the age of 22), Dean pitched a no-hitter on September 21, 1934. He got injured, however, and pitched ineffectively for the rest of his career.
Dean is featured prominently in some versions of Abbott & Costello"s Who"s on First comedy sketch. Dean died at age 68 in Springdale, Arkansas.