| Bert Gallia | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born:(1891-10-14)October 14, 1891 Beeville, Texas, U.S. | |
| Died: March 19, 1976(1976-03-19) (aged 84) Devine, Texas, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 4, 1912, for the Washington Senators | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 31, 1920, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 66–69 |
| Earned run average | 3.14 |
| Strikeouts | 550 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
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Melvin Allys "Bert" Gallia (October 14, 1891 – March 19, 1976) was an Americanpitcher inMajor League Baseball from 1912 to 1920. He played for theWashington Senators,St. Louis Browns, andPhiladelphia Phillies.[1]
Gallia grew up inWoodsboro, Texas.[2] As an 18-year-old student at St. Louis College (laterSt. Mary's University) in San Antonio in 1909, Gallia became famed for striking outTy Cobb in an exhibition game held at the St. Louis College campus.[3]
Chicoine, Stephen, article on Bert Gallia's baseball career from Southwestern Historical Quarterly at www.freedomhistory.com
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