What is Freddie Fitzsimmons's middle name?
Landis
What is Freddie Fitzsimmons's full name?
Frederick Landis Fitzsimmons
Freddie Fitzsimmons nickname(s):
Fat Freddie
Freddie Fitzsimmons date of birth:
July 26, 1901
How old was Freddie Fitzsimmons when died?
78
Where was Freddie Fitzsimmons born?
Mishawaka, IN
When did Freddie Fitzsimmons die?
November 18, 1979
Where did Freddie Fitzsimmons die?
Yucca Valley, CA
How tall is Freddie Fitzsimmons?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Freddie Fitzsimmons weigh?
185 lbs (83.9 kg)
What is Freddie Fitzsimmons nationality?
American
Where did Freddie Fitzsimmons go to school?
Mishawaka (Mishawaka, IN)
What is Freddie Fitzsimmons's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Short Biography
Frederick Landis Fitzsimmons (July 28, 1901 – November 18, 1979), nicknamed "Fat Freddie", was an American right-handed pitcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who played from 1925 to 1943 with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Known for his mastery of the knuckle curve, his 217 wins were the third most by a National League right-hander in the period from 1920 to 1955, trailing only Burleigh Grimes and Paul Derringer. In 1940 he set an NL record, which stood until 1959, with a single-season winning percentage of .889 (16–2). He was an agile fielder in spite of his heavy build, holding the major league record for career double plays (79) from 1938 to 1964, and tying another record by leading the league in putouts four times; he ranked eighth in NL history in putouts (237) and ninth in fielding percentage (.977) when his career ended.