| Larry Benton | |
|---|---|
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| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1897-11-20)November 20, 1897 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| Died: April 3, 1953(1953-04-03) (aged 55) Amberley, Ohio, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 19, 1923, for the Boston Braves | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 16, 1935, for the Boston Braves | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 128–128 |
| Earned run average | 4.03 |
| Strikeouts | 670 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Lawrence James Benton (November 20, 1897 – April 3, 1953) was an American right-handed pitcherinMajor League Baseball who played for the Boston Braves, New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds over parts of thirteen seasons from 1923 to 1935. He was the National League wins leader while pitching for the Giants in 1928, compiling a 128–128 career record with a 4.03 ERA and 670 strikeouts in 455 appearances.
Benton is buried at Old St. Joseph's CemeteryinCincinnati.[1]
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