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Year Age Tm Lg W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB IBB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/W Awards
194020BBBNAL41.8003.5786140045.13721181120232001781173.201.0817.30.22.44.61.92
194121BBBNAL71.8751.95117352069.14118151170385102691832.830.8375.30.12.24.92.24AS
194222BBBNAL21.6672.784311022.2191071311101421.4127.55.24.40.85
194323BBBNAL006.00100003.04320220015723.322.00012.00.06.06.01.00
194424BBBNAL201.0001.862111109.262203015000381920.510.9315.60.02.814.05.00
1945Did not play in major or minor leagues (Military Service)
194626MRSNAL11.5004.4332100020.118121001102420091952.141.4268.00.04.910.62.18AS,AS
194727TOTMLB11.5004.9193330147.2503026127140205228963.091.6159.40.25.17.61.48AS
194727BRONL007.2040100110.01588181610154595.482.30013.50.97.25.40.75
194727MRSNAL11.5004.3053230037.23522180190341041741132.461.4348.40.04.58.11.79
195030BRONL94.6925.50411216213129.111984791688696221572754.801.6018.31.16.16.71.09
195131BRONL01.00015.4371400014.02724245142900180268.842.92917.43.29.05.80.64
9 Yrs2610.7224.568635291654361.132120418324187925814371471893.761.4068.00.64.76.41.38
162 Game Avg.156.7224.56482016932203 180115103131055145824827893.761.4068.00.64.76.41.38
BBB (5 yrs)153.8332.64261751140150.010754442470898105001452.371.0276.40.12.85.31.89
BRO (3 yrs)95.6436.52521321214153.1161116111221109111323706635.211.7679.51.36.56.51.01
MRS (2 yrs)22.5004.3485330058.05334280300583042651062.351.4318.20.04.79.01.93
NAL (7 yrs)175.7733.12342281440208.01608872277014711147651302.371.1396.90.13.36.41.91
NL (3 yrs)95.6436.52521321214153.1161116111221109111323706635.211.7679.51.36.56.51.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dan Bankhead born?

Dan Bankhead was born on May 3, 1920.

Where was Dan Bankhead born?

Dan Bankhead was born in Empire, AL.

How tall was Dan Bankhead?

Dan Bankhead was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Dan Bankhead weigh when playing?

Dan Bankhead weighed 184 lbs (83 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Dan Bankhead play?

Dan Bankhead played 9 seasons.

Is Dan Bankhead in the Hall of Fame?

Dan Bankhead has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did Dan Bankhead play?

Dan Bankhead was a Pitcher.

How many strikeouts did Dan Bankhead have?

Dan Bankhead had 258 strikeouts over his career.

How many teams has Dan Bankhead played for?

Dan Bankhead played for 3 teams; the Birmingham Black Barons, Memphis Red Sox and Brooklyn Dodgers.

How many World Series has Dan Bankhead won?

Dan Bankhead never won a World Series.

When did Dan Bankhead retire?

Dan Bankhead last played in 1951.

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