Bob Buhl

Bob Buhl, born Robert Ray Buhl (August 12, 1928 - February 16, 2001), was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with the Milwaukee Braves (1953-62), Chicago Cubs (1962-66) and Philadelphia Phillies (1966-67). A native of Saginaw, Michigan, he batted and threw right-handed.

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In a 15-year career, Buhl posted a 166-132 record with 1288 strikeouts and a 3.55 ERA in 2586.1 innings. He pitched 111 complete games and compiled 20 shutouts.

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Buhl was a member of Braves teams to win the National League pennant in 1957 and 1958. A solid third starter behind dynamic duo of Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette, he put together back-to-back 18 win-season in 1956 and 1957.?In 1959, Buhl won 15 games and led the National League with four shutouts. His most productive season came in 1960, when he finished with a 16-9 record, a 3.09 ERA and an All-Star berth.?

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In 1962, Buhl was traded to the Cubs after pitching just one game for the Braves. He landed in Philadelphia in 1966, in the same deal that brought Ferguson Jenkins to Chicago.

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Bob Buhl died in Titusville, Florida, just two days after his Braves' roommate Eddie Mathews.

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He was 72.

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