Dick Coffman

Dick Coffman
Dick Coffman
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	Pitcher
	Born: December 18, 1906; Veto, Alabama
	Died: Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day; Athens, Alabama
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
	April 28, 1927, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
	June 28, 1945, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	72-95
Earned run average	4.65
Strikeouts	372
Teams
	Washington Senators (1927, 1932); St. Louis Browns (1928–1932, 1933–1935); New York Giants (1936–1939); Boston Braves (1940); Philadelphia Phillies (1945);
Career highlights and awards
	National League pennant: 1936, 1937;

Samuel Richard Dick Coffman (December 18, 1906 – March 24, 1972) was a middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1927 through 1945, he played for the Washington Senators (1927, 1932), St. Louis Browns (1928–1932, 1933–1935), New York Giants (1936–1939), Boston Braves (1940) and Philadelphia Phillies (1945). Coffman batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Veto, Alabama.

In a 15-season career, Coffman posted a 72–95 record with a 4.65 ERA and 38 saves in 472 appearances (132 as a starter). In 1938, he led the National League in appearances (51), saves (12) and games finished (35).

Coffman died in Athens, Alabama, at the age of 65.

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