Art Kenney

Art Kenney
Pitcher
Born: April 29, 1916
Milford, Massachusetts
Died: March 12, 2014 (aged 97)
Littleton, New Hampshire
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
July 1, 1938, for the Boston Bees
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 1938, for the Boston Bees
MLB statistics
Record 0-0
Earned run average 15.43
Strikeouts 2
Teams

Arthur Joseph Kenney (April 29, 1916 March 12, 2014) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Bees during the 1938 season. Listed at 6' 0", 175 lb., he batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Milford, Massachusetts. In two relief appearances on July 1 and July 4, Kenney posted a 15.34 ERA with two strikeouts and eight walks in 2 ⅓ innings pitched. He did not have a decision.

Kenney served in the US Army Air Force during World War II. He went on to work as an educator, eventually becoming the principal of the North Reading, Massachusetts, High School. At 97, Kenney was recognized as one of the oldest living major league ballplayers. He died on March 12, 2014.[1] He was also the last living player from the Boston Bees.

References

  1. "Principal Arthur J. Kenney honored 60 Years after historic High School fire". Newhampshirelakesandmountains.com. 2014-04-09. Retrieved 2014-04-16.


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