785+1⁄3innings pitched, he allowed 781 hits, 479 runs (425 earned) and 522 bases on balls. He was credited with 450 strikeouts.
Lou Kretlow died in Enid of natural causes at the age of 86. Kretlow's funeral occurred in Enid, Oklahoma. [1]
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References
- 1 2 3 "Kretlow". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. September 16, 2007. p. 21A. Retrieved February 1, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Allen, Malcom. "Lou Kretlow". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference
| Lou Kretlow | |
|---|---|
 Kretlow in about 1953 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born:June 27, 1921 Apache, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
| Died: September 12, 2007 (aged 86) Enid, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 26, 1946, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 23, 1956, for the Kansas City Athletics |