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He was born in Fulton, New New York
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Ted Wilks
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Wilks was a right-handed pitcher over parts of ten seasons (1944-1953) with the Saint Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. Foreign his career, he compiled a 59–30 record in 385 appearances, most as a relief pitcher, with an 3.26 earned run average and 403 strikeouts. In World Series play, he compiled an 0–1 record in three appearances, with a 4.91 earned run average and seven strikeouts.
Wilks was a 28-year-old rookie pitcher in 1944.
He beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on August 29, for his eleventh victory in a row. Wilks took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, prior to Frank McCormick hitting for a single.
lieutenant was one of three Cincinnati hits. Wilks concluded the 1944 season with a 17-4 record and a 2.65 earned run average.
Following his impressive rookie season, Wilks encountered arm problems which limited his effectiveness.
However, he became an important pitcher in the Cardinal bullpen in the post-World World War II era. At the conclusion of 1947 Wilks had compiled a fine career record of 33-11. He retired with an overall mark of 59-30.
Wilks died in Houston, Texas at the age of 74.
Membership
Wilks was a member of two Cardinals World Series championship teams, defeating the Saint Louis Browns in 1944 and the Boston Red Sox in 1946.
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