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{{short description|American baseball player (1899-1963)}}
'''Harold William Elliott''' (May 29, 1899 - April 25, 1963) was a right-handed pitcher for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] [[baseball]] team for four seasons from 1929-1932. Born in [[Mt. Clemens, Michigan]], United States, Elliott played baseball for the [[University of Michigan]] before playing in the major leagues. In four seasons with the Phillies, Elliott had a record of 11-24, played in 120 games (30 as a starter), pitched 322-1/3 innings, and had a lifetime [[earned run average]] of 6.56. Elliott died in [[Honolulu, Hawaii]] in 1963 at age 63.
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'''Harold William "Ace" Elliott''' (May 29, 1899 – April 25, 1963) was an American [[baseball]] pitcher. He played [[Major League Baseball]] for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]] from 1929 to 1932. He led the [[National League (baseball)|National League]] by appearing in 48 games as a pitcher in 1930. Over his four-year major league career, he compiled an 11–24 record with a 6.95 [[earned run average]] (ERA). Elliot has the dubious distinction of having the highest career ERA among all major league pitchers with at least 300 innings pitched since baseball's modern era began in 1901.

==Early life==
Elliott was born in [[Mt. Clemens, Michigan]] in 1899.<ref name=BR/> His father, John W. Elliott, was born in Canada, and his mother, Anna Elliott, was born in Germany. At the time of the [[1900 United States Census]], Elliott and his parents were living in Mt. Clemens, and his father was employed as a day laborer.<ref>Census entry for John Elliott and family. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 3, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 727; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 62; FHL microfilm: 1240727.</ref> At the time of the [[1910 United States Census]], Elliott was living in Mt. Clemens with his father's parents and two younger siblings. His father was employed at the time as an engineer at a hotel.<ref>Census entry for John W. Elliott and family. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 1, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T624_659; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0069; Image: 161; FHL microfilm: 1374672.</ref>

Elliott served in the [[United States Army Air Service]] during [[World War I]] as a private in the [[List of American Balloon Squadrons|66th Balloon Company]]. After the war, he attended the [[University of Michigan]] and played college baseball for the [[Michigan Wolverines baseball]] team from 1921 to 1922. The 1923 ''Michiganensian'' noted: "Elliott was easily the sophomore find of the pitching staff. His absence next year will be deeply felt."<ref>1923 Michiganensian, page 238.</ref>

==Professional baseball==

===Minor leagues===
After leaving Michigan, he played professional baseball for 15 years, from 1923 to 1937. He began his career with the Kalamazoo Celery Pickers in the [[Michigan-Ontario League]] in 1923 and 1924. In 1925, he played for the [[London Indians]] in the same league. He next played for three years for the [[Waco Cubs]] in the [[Texas League]] from 1926 to 1928. He appeared in 113 games for Waco from 1927 to 1928 and compiled a record of 48–51. He had his best year in 1928 with a 16–13 record and 3.76 ERA.<ref name=BRM>{{Cite web|title=Hal Elliott Minor League History and Statistics|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|work=Baseball-Reference.com|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=elliot002har|access-date=June 23, 2012}}</ref>

===Philadelphia Phillies===
After a solid season with Waco in 1928, Elliott was drafted by the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] and then sold to the [[Philadelphia Phillies]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cards Sell Elliott to Phillies|newspaper=The New York Times|date=April 1, 1929|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1929/04/01/archives/cards-sell-eliott-to-phillies.html}}</ref> On April 2, 1929, shortly after reporting to the Phillies' training camp in Florida, Eliott was injured when a car driven by Phillies' shortstop [[Tommy Thevenow]] crashed and both men were ejected from the vehicle. Elliott had ten stitches in his face and was discharged from the hospital; Thevenow remained hospitalized in critical condition.<ref>{{cite news|title=Thevenow May Die From Motor Crash|newspaper=Prescott Evening Courier (AP story)|date=April 3, 1929|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=J6laAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PU8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5955,4362507&dq=harold-elliott+pitcher&hl=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Major League Star Hurt in Auto Crash|newspaper=The Meriden Daily Journal|date=April 3, 1929|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=179IAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vwENAAAAIBAJ&pg=2192,1223143&dq=harold-elliott+pitcher&hl=en}}</ref>

Eliott made his major league debut with the Phillies on April 19, 1929.<ref name=BR/> He played four years with the Phillies from 1929 to 1932. He led the [[National League (baseball)|National League]] in games played by a pitcher in 1930, appearing in 48 games, including 11 as a starter.<ref name=BR/> The Phillies finished in last place in the National League in 1930 with a 52–102 record.<ref>{{Cite web|title=1930 Philadelphia Phillies|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|work=Baseball-Reference.com|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/1930.shtml|access-date=June 23, 2012}}</ref> His ERA jumped to 9.55 in 16 games for the Phillies in 1931. In his four seasons with the Phillies, Elliott had a record of 11–24, appeared in 120 games (30 as a starter), pitched 322-1/3 innings, and had a career ERA of 6.56.<ref name=BR/>

===Return to minor leagues===
Elliott appeared in his last major league game in 1933. However, he continued to play minor league baseball through the 1937 season. His minor league assignments included the [[Buffalo Bisons]] (34 games in 1933), [[Syracuse Chiefs]] and Buffalo Bisons (30 games in 1934), [[Harrisburg Senators]] (35 games in 1935), [[Wilkes-Barre Barons]] (60 games from 1936 to 1937).<ref name=BRM/>

==Family and later years==
Elliott was married to Gwedonlyn Tressa Brom in September 1922. He moved to [[Honolulu, Hawaii]] in the late 1950s.<ref>{{cite news|title=Obituary for Harold (Ace) Elliott|newspaper=The Sporting News|date=May 11, 1963|page=40}}</ref> In April 1963, he died at his home in Honolulu at age 63.<ref name=BR>{{Cite web|title=Hal Elliott|publisher=USA Today Sports Media Group|work=Baseball-Reference.com|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/ellioha01.shtml}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 11 August 2024

For other people named Harold Elliott, see Harold Elliott (disambiguation).

Hal Elliott
Pitcher
Born: (1899-05-29)May 29, 1899
Mount Clemens, Michigan, U.S.
Died: April 25, 1963(1963-04-25) (aged 63)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 1929, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
August 9, 1932, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record11–24
Earned run average6.95
Strikeouts90
Teams

Harold William "Ace" Elliott (May 29, 1899 – April 25, 1963) was an American baseball pitcher. He played Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1929 to 1932. He led the National League by appearing in 48 games as a pitcher in 1930. Over his four-year major league career, he compiled an 11–24 record with a 6.95 earned run average (ERA). Elliot has the dubious distinction of having the highest career ERA among all major league pitchers with at least 300 innings pitched since baseball's modern era began in 1901.

Early life

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Elliott was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan in 1899.[1] His father, John W. Elliott, was born in Canada, and his mother, Anna Elliott, was born in Germany. At the time of the 1900 United States Census, Elliott and his parents were living in Mt. Clemens, and his father was employed as a day laborer.[2] At the time of the 1910 United States Census, Elliott was living in Mt. Clemens with his father's parents and two younger siblings. His father was employed at the time as an engineer at a hotel.[3]

Elliott served in the United States Army Air Service during World War I as a private in the 66th Balloon Company. After the war, he attended the University of Michigan and played college baseball for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team from 1921 to 1922. The 1923 Michiganensian noted: "Elliott was easily the sophomore find of the pitching staff. His absence next year will be deeply felt."[4]

Professional baseball

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Minor leagues

[edit]

After leaving Michigan, he played professional baseball for 15 years, from 1923 to 1937. He began his career with the Kalamazoo Celery Pickers in the Michigan-Ontario League in 1923 and 1924. In 1925, he played for the London Indians in the same league. He next played for three years for the Waco Cubs in the Texas League from 1926 to 1928. He appeared in 113 games for Waco from 1927 to 1928 and compiled a record of 48–51. He had his best year in 1928 with a 16–13 record and 3.76 ERA.[5]

Philadelphia Phillies

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After a solid season with Waco in 1928, Elliott was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and then sold to the Philadelphia Phillies.[6] On April 2, 1929, shortly after reporting to the Phillies' training camp in Florida, Eliott was injured when a car driven by Phillies' shortstop Tommy Thevenow crashed and both men were ejected from the vehicle. Elliott had ten stitches in his face and was discharged from the hospital; Thevenow remained hospitalized in critical condition.[7][8]

Eliott made his major league debut with the Phillies on April 19, 1929.[1] He played four years with the Phillies from 1929 to 1932. He led the National League in games played by a pitcher in 1930, appearing in 48 games, including 11 as a starter.[1] The Phillies finished in last place in the National League in 1930 with a 52–102 record.[9] His ERA jumped to 9.55 in 16 games for the Phillies in 1931. In his four seasons with the Phillies, Elliott had a record of 11–24, appeared in 120 games (30 as a starter), pitched 322-1/3 innings, and had a career ERA of 6.56.[1]

Return to minor leagues

[edit]

Elliott appeared in his last major league game in 1933. However, he continued to play minor league baseball through the 1937 season. His minor league assignments included the Buffalo Bisons (34 games in 1933), Syracuse Chiefs and Buffalo Bisons (30 games in 1934), Harrisburg Senators (35 games in 1935), Wilkes-Barre Barons (60 games from 1936 to 1937).[5]

Family and later years

[edit]

Elliott was married to Gwedonlyn Tressa Brom in September 1922. He moved to Honolulu, Hawaii in the late 1950s.[10] In April 1963, he died at his home in Honolulu at age 63.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Hal Elliott". Baseball-Reference.com. USA Today Sports Media Group.
  2. ^ Census entry for John Elliott and family. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 3, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 727; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 62; FHL microfilm: 1240727.
  3. ^ Census entry for John W. Elliott and family. Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Census Place: MT Clemens Ward 1, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T624_659; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0069; Image: 161; FHL microfilm: 1374672.
  4. ^ 1923 Michiganensian, page 238.
  5. ^ a b "Hal Elliott Minor League History and Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  6. ^ "Cards Sell Elliott to Phillies". The New York Times. April 1, 1929.
  7. ^ "Thevenow May Die From Motor Crash". Prescott Evening Courier (AP story). April 3, 1929.
  8. ^ "Major League Star Hurt in Auto Crash". The Meriden Daily Journal. April 3, 1929.
  9. ^ "1930 Philadelphia Phillies". Baseball-Reference.com. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved June 23, 2012.
  10. ^ "Obituary for Harold (Ace) Elliott". The Sporting News. May 11, 1963. p. 40.
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