What is Spec Shea's middle name?
Joseph
What is Spec Shea's full name?
Francis Joseph Shea
Spec Shea nickname(s):
The Naugatuck Nugget
Spec Shea date of birth:
October 2, 1920
How old was Spec Shea when died?
81
Where was Spec Shea born?
Naugatuck, CT
When did Spec Shea die?
July 19, 2002
Where did Spec Shea die?
New Haven, CT
How tall is Spec Shea?
6' (183 cm)
How much does Spec Shea weigh?
195 lbs (88.5 kg)
What is Spec Shea nationality?
American
What is Spec Shea's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Francis Joseph "Spec" Shea (October 2, 1920 – July 19, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1947-1955. He played for the New York Yankees from 1947–1951 and the Washington Senators from 1952-1955. He was known as "The Naugatuck Nugget" as a result of him being from Naugatuck, Connecticut, and was named as such by Yankees broadcaster Mel Allen, and was nicknamed "Spec" because of his freckles.