| Norman Plitt | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:February 21, 1893 York, Pennsylvania | |
| Died: February 1, 1954 (aged 60) New York City | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 26, 1918, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 26, 1927, for the New York Giants |
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