Floyd Newkirk
Floyd Elmo Newkirk (July 16, 1908 – April 15, 1976) nicknamed "Three-Fingers" was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Newkirk played for the New York Yankees in 1934. In one career game, he had a 0-0 record, with a 0.00 ERA, pitching in only 1 inning. He batted and threw right-handed.
Floyd Newkirk | |||
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Pitcher | |||
Born: Norris City, Illinois | July 16, 1908|||
Died: April 15, 1976 67) Clayton, Missouri | (aged|||
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MLB debut | |||
August 21, 1934, for the New York Yankees | |||
Last MLB appearance | |||
August 21, 1934, for the New York Yankees | |||
MLB statistics | |||
Games | 1 | ||
Earned run average | 0.00 | ||
Strikeouts | 0 | ||
Teams | |||
He attended Illinois College. He was also a World War II veteran. Newkirk was the brother of Major Leaguer Joel Newkirk.
Newkirk was born in Norris City, White County, Illinois; died in Clayton, Missouri; and was buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County, Missouri.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs
- Floyd Newkirk at Find a Grave
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