Background
Heintzelman, who was born in Peruque, Missouri, was originally signed by the Boston Braves in 1935, and was acquired by the Pirates the following year.
Heintzelman, who was born in Peruque, Missouri, was originally signed by the Boston Braves in 1935, and was acquired by the Pirates the following year.
He played all or part of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1937-1942 and 1946-1947) and Philadelphia Phillies (1947-1952). He died in Saint Peters, Missouri, at the age of 84.
The following season, he was a member of the Phillies National League pennant winners.